Making real candy in a home kitchen, 1915 — fondants, caramels and taffies from Mary M. Wright's classic.

The Making of Fondant

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The Making of Fondant

THE foundation for innumerable cream candies and for nearly all bonbons is what the confectioners call "fondant." This is quite easily made…

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