Fondant Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds of granulated sugar (cane sugar)

• 1 cup water

• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Utensils:

• Large saucepan

• Candy thermometer

• Wooden spoon

• Mixing bowl

• Parchment paper

• Rectangular baking dish or mold

• Plastic wrap

Step-by-step instructions:

• In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and white vinegar. Mix well until the sugar is fully dissolved.

• Place the saucepan over medium heat and insert the candy thermometer into the mixture. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon to prevent the sugar from burning.

• Heat the mixture until it reaches a temperature of 234°F (112°C). This is the soft-ball stage. It may take around 15-20 minutes for the mixture to reach this temperature.

• Once the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage, remove it from heat and allow it to cool slightly for a few minutes.

• While the mixture is cooling, prepare a mixing bowl by lining it with parchment paper. Make sure the parchment paper extends beyond the edges of the bowl to make it easier to remove the fondant later.

• Pour the slightly cooled mixture into the prepared mixing bowl. Be careful as the mixture will be extremely hot.

• Allow the fondant to cool and harden completely. This may take several hours or overnight, depending on the ambient temperature.

• Once the fondant has hardened, remove it from the mixing bowl by lifting the edges of the parchment paper. Place it onto a clean, flat surface.

• Cut the fondant into small rectangular pieces that are suitable for feeding honey bees. You can use a knife or cookie cutters to shape the pieces as desired.

• Place the cut fondant pieces into a rectangular baking dish or mold, ensuring that they are stacked neatly.

• Cover the dish or mold with plastic wrap to protect the fondant from dust or contamination.