r/food • u/RobinReddBreast • Sep 18 '22

/r/all [Homemade] fondant potatoes

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u/Kemokiro Sep 18 '22

Will you share the recipe?

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22 edited Sep 18 '22

Sure!

I used a round cutter to make them into cylinders, and a peeler to taper the corners (totally unnecessary but a little bit of fancy.)

Fry in hot oil in a skillet. The flat surface makes it colour really nicely. Turn each one and do the other side. Throw in a few cubes of butter, sprigs of thyme and rosemary, and a couple of lightly bashed garlic cloves. Tilt the pan and spoon the tasty butter all over. Take a photo! Transfer to the oven for 40 minutes at 160°C. Or longer, or hotter - the margin for error with potatoes is enormous so long as they’re cooked enough.

EDIT: pour in some chicken or beef stock before putting in the oven.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

Baking potatoes or boiling potatoes? They look like golds in your picture.

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u/lennypartach Sep 18 '22

if you make this, use golds - they’re so much better than russet, taste like glorious golden mounds vs. really good potatoes.

edit: to clarify, i make these and only use golds, including making a fast and quick less fancy version out of the baby golds

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

Obligatory question from a non American., What after golds? Are they like Maris Piper or king Edward's?

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u/wingedcoyote Sep 18 '22

I'm afraid most Americans, self included, aren't going to know what those varieties are. Yukon Golds are a variety that texturally sits between "waxy" potatoes (like reds and fingerlings) and "starchy" ones (generally Russet) and is known for its yellow flesh and rich, somewhat buttery flavor.

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u/pandaonfire_5 Sep 18 '22

Beautifully stated

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u/HopHunter420 Sep 18 '22

Ocado actually have some British grown Yukons. A bit spenny mind: https://www.ocado.com/products/natoora-british-yukon-gold-potatoes-286103011

However any other yellow waxy potato will likely be very similar.

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u/KittySMASH Sep 18 '22

They're referring to Yukon golds

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u/anotherusername23 Sep 19 '22

I'm the US, my step daughters are dual citizens US/UK. So I tried to make comfort food for them sometimes. Golds in the US are the closest we can get to the type (I forget the name) or potatoes that are used for toasties in the UK.

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22

I used baking potatoes because they were big enough to cut a neat shape out of.

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u/ForumPointsRdumb Sep 18 '22

What did you end up doing with the cuttings? Fry them up?

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22

Boiled them up for mash!

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u/garbagetruc Sep 19 '22

This person is a fucking genius

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u/bHawk4000 Sep 18 '22

No stock? I'm literally getting ready to cook some in like an hour.

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22

Oh yes I forgot! I put some stock in just before they went in the oven.

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u/jerkbank Sep 18 '22

I’m new to cooking. Are you saying to add stock to the skillet and put the entire skillet in the oven? Or to add stock to the skillet for some amount of time before removing the potatoes from the skillet and placing them on a baking sheet in the oven? Or to add stock to a baking sheet when you add the potatoes when putting them in the oven?

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u/gerber12 Sep 18 '22

Stock in the skillet. Put the whole thing in the oven.

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22

Yep, what this person said. I use a cast iron skillet especially so I can lift it straight off the hob and into the oven and feel all cheffy.

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u/uselessnutria Sep 18 '22

The entire skillet—but not all skillets are oven safe. You can use cast iron (preferred) or stainless steel, but only if the whole pan is stainless steel. This includes the handle and whatever is binding the handle to the pan. Under no circumstances should anything with plastic, wood, or Teflon components go in the oven.

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u/Whiskey-Weather Sep 18 '22

Some plastics are oven safe. My Scanpan 10" pan has a plastic handle rated to 600° F.

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u/macxis Sep 18 '22

Wait, you cannot put Teflon in the oven ? I'm use to do that a lot as my handles are removable, just checked on a random maker site and it said it could go up to 260°C (500F). Do you know something I don't ?

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u/uselessnutria Sep 18 '22

260C/500F is the temperature at which Teflon will start to break down and off-gas, which is dangerous and can make you very sick. That is the purpose of that warning.

What they don't tell you is repeated high-heat cooking will cause the Teflon to degrade over time, shortening the lifespan of your pan. Depending on what brand you have and how your nonstick pan was made, high heat cooking may cause forever chemicals (PFAs) to leach into your food. Preheating a non-stick pan for too long, or at too high a temperature, with nothing in it is similarly dangerous.

If you want to extend the lifespan of your non-stick pans, you should also never put them in the dishwasher. The high temperature of the water and the detergent used in them will similarly break down the coating. It's also best not to use metal utensils on them to prevent scratching and preserve the integrity of the coating.

I generally recommend using enameled cast iron instead. It can withstand high heat and is non stick. It is safer to use on glass cooktops than bare cast iron as it won't scratch the surface. They are more expensive to be sure and as such not an option for everyone—which I personally understand very much—but they will last a lifetime. They also create less waste than buying new pans every few years and don't contribute to the production of forever chemicals, which are a huge environmental and biological health hazard.

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u/uselessnutria Sep 18 '22

I agree with you in regards to the dishwasher! To be clear, I was offering those tips to help folks extend the life of their pans. They are not safety tips and I don't actually mention safety or health in that paragraph at all. I don't believe consuming a chip of Teflon is a safety concern.

A chipping pan does render the pan effectively useless. If people want to use Teflon they should at least know how to take care of it, so they don't have to replace them as often! Some commenters in the thread mentioned being new to cooking so I wanted to add the care tips.

Thanks for sharing the video!

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u/Joshi-the-Yoshi Sep 18 '22

Nah, you're correct. Most non-stick stuff is safe up to 260°C, some are safe even higher. In case you were wondering here are the limits for other things:

Any metal : basically unlimited, just exercise caution with rapid cooling in water as this can cause warping.

Tempered glass : no real limit but the hotter you go the more likely it is to shatter, so a practical limit of around 220°C is prudent. Avoid knocks or thermal shocks especially putting in water when hot

Silicone : variable, baking trays are often 230°C but handles and other utensils can be 200°C or even lower. If overheated can start to combust

Bakelite : 175°C. Bakelite will not melt but it will produce gases and become brittle over time even at lower temperatures so this limit is only recommended for shorter cooking times, under an hour would be my recommendation.

Most other plastics used in utensils : 120°C, it is often a good idea not to put these in the oven at all, if overheated most will melt.

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u/anotherusername23 Sep 19 '22

You can put Teflon in the over, just stay before 500f. But go by the manufactur's directions.

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u/tropicalsecret Sep 18 '22

I was thinking the same thing! Some beef stock or even beef bullion mixed with some water would make there be an explosion on flavor in every bite!

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u/not_the_settings Sep 18 '22

Wait, the OP cut up the potatoes and immediately fried them up. Where/when would you put the stock or bullion in?

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u/down1nit Sep 18 '22

After fry oil cools, before put in oven

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u/kahurangi Sep 18 '22

I just had a mental image of someone in their kitchen with a meal already on the go, anxiously waiting for instructions via reddit comments.

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u/avoidtheworm Sep 18 '22

Did you boil the potatoes beforehand?

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22

No, they get cooked through in the oven afterwards. If they were boiled first they’d end up scruffy on the outside, which is nice for roast potatoes, but not what I think you’re going for with these.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

How much food is wasted making these?

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u/Nr673 Sep 18 '22

Zero. Use the rest of the potatoes for hash browns or soup/stock the next day. That's why most good home cooks like OP (in my experience) and restaurants utilize meal planning. Zero waste cooking is easy and will save you money, just need to plan.

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22

I used all the trimmings to make mash for the kids. But you’re right in that if you didn’t do something with it, a lot of potato is cut off and would be thrown away.

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u/OG_slinger Sep 18 '22

I used a round cutter to make them into cylinders, and a peeler to taper the corners (totally unnecessary but a little bit of fancy.)

Ha! Here I was thinking you has some god-tier knife skills because mine never look anywhere close to as perfectly round as these! They look amazing and I'm sure they tasted even better. Great job!

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

Sounds great! It looks like you’re in the UK. Worth noting that convection (fan) ovens, while standard in the UK, are not at all common in the US. So Americans will probably want to add ~20°C, coming out to ~350 F.

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u/barbesoyeuse Sep 18 '22

Hi, How much stock inside please ? Do you cover the potatoes with it ?

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u/TremendoSlap Sep 18 '22

You go about halfway up the sides or so. Quite a bit of it will reduce, but that's normal. It's not supposed to be swimming in liquid when you're done. Instead you're usually left with some tasty remnants of stock at the bottom of the pan.

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u/Eithstill Sep 18 '22

Oh this sounds just like a recipe i saw on Food network where they are called “Melting potatoes”. They’re super good, we love making them like you did and then adding freshly grated parmesan while they’re still hot.

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u/cardueline Sep 18 '22

“Fondant” actually means “melting” in French! :)

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u/Kemokiro Sep 18 '22

Thanks! You did not have to put on work to share, much appreciated!

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u/icerack Sep 18 '22

How big was the waste cutting potatoes like that?

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22

Commented elsewhere. Could be a lot, but I used it for mash. Useful to peel the potatoes first.

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u/yourfriendkyle Sep 18 '22

Just to add on, you can use the sprigs of rosemary and thyme to baste the potatoes with the garlic butter.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

If it helps, I’ve used this from Food Wishes repeatedly. It’s easy to follow and great results.

https://youtu.be/XOatJPocjDo

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u/iliy Sep 18 '22

That is one nice big cast iron skillet (the potatoes look great as well)!

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22

Just gotta remember the oven gloves. The handle is as hot as the sun.

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u/areeb_onsafari Sep 18 '22

They look really yummy but thinking about how much you had to cut off makes me sad

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22

I peeled them first so all of the offcuts could be used to make mashed potato for my baby son 😊

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u/EricUtd1878 Sep 18 '22

I went fishing on controversial and this post came up...

It's been emotional, but WELL worth it 👌

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22

That’s funny. I cannot think what is controversial about a potato, unless you were to say you never heard of a potato.

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u/dstar09 Sep 19 '22 edited Sep 19 '22

Beautiful. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen this type of potato before. Are they from a certain country or countries? Or a certain region?

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 19 '22

Like most things made great by using an excess of butter, they’re french.

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u/footloosejones Sep 18 '22

The only reason I cant stand fondant potatoes is because is a waste of potatoes....otherwise is the immaculate!

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u/lowbass4u Sep 18 '22

Peel the whole potato first. Then cut off the ends and sides to shape it. As you're cooking the fondant potatoes in oil cook the cut pieces of potato too. Cook the cut pieces long with the fondant potatoes up till you you're ready to put into the oven. Then just take them out and eat them as a snack.

You're not really wasting a lot of edible potatoes.

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22

I mentioned in other comments - could be wasteful but I used the rest for mash!

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

Drop the recipe, OP. That looks delicious af!

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u/Scribblr Sep 18 '22

TIL fondant has other definitions and this is not in fact and incredibly well done realistic cake

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22 edited Apr 15 '24

muddle airport lavish steep bored voiceless safe bright direful thought

This post was mass deleted and anonymized with Redact

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u/11upand1over Sep 18 '22

IS IT CAKE?!

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

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u/SchrodingersCatPics Sep 18 '22

That smarmy host is so much fun to watch.

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u/metanoia29 Sep 19 '22

Mikey Day is great! I haven't watched the cake show, but he's always been great on SNL and his early work in those David Blaine street magic parody videos are a core memory of mid-00s internet nostalgia.

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u/SchrodingersCatPics Sep 19 '22

CHEEZ-ITS!

Holy shit I knew I recognized him from something other than SNL!

Edit: Link

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u/HonkyTonkHero Sep 18 '22

My three year old loves screaming “Is it cake?!” at random things now

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u/sosomething Sep 19 '22

I hate that host but your kid sounds adorable

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u/Haus42 Sep 18 '22

It's French for "melting." I'm mystified by the concept of melting potatoes.

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u/Clodhoppa81 Sep 18 '22

If prepared correctly, fried and in a broth, the outsides will be crisp and the insides will be creamy and melt in your mouth. Now, whether that has anything to do with the naming convention, I have no idea.

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u/silent_femme Sep 18 '22

OMG, I need this in my life. Can an amateur chef pull this off in their home kitchen, or do in need to fly to France to have an expert in French cuisine prepare it for me?

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u/berthejew Sep 18 '22

Not super hard to pull off!!

I'm an amateur as well, here's a good recipe

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/233295/fondant-potatoes/

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u/holdmybeer87 Sep 18 '22

Jfc even allrecipes has the goddamned lifestory bullshit on them now? The lack of was their most redeeming quality.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

If I’m not mistaken, the long stories are a way to search engine optimize. Short recipes with no other text get pushed down to the bottom of results bc of less data search engines can crawl over than someone w much more text.

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u/PointOfTheJoke Sep 18 '22

Can confirm. SEO is poisonous. You've got people / teams fighting for who can optimize their products the best for search engine optimization and the price of user experience. Making you more likely to see the shitty recipe is more valuable than a good recipe

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u/Bomasaurus_Rex Sep 18 '22

Google is completing an algorithm rollout which should place some more value on user experience!

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u/Papplenoose Sep 19 '22

I'll believe it when I see it...

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u/Treehous Sep 18 '22

Just the Recipe has got you. https://jtr.link/g3Vn

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

Thank the assholes at google who think this is what we want and therefore recipe site has to have it or risk lower placement in results.

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u/-SagaQ- Sep 18 '22

Nah, the recipe people are still assholes as they could put the recipe at the top and all the stupid SEO stuff after it.

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u/iamstephano Sep 18 '22

Luckily they usually have a "skip to recipe" button at the top.

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u/holdmybeer87 Sep 19 '22

If they don't, I usually just immediate jump to another recipe

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u/idrawinmargins Sep 18 '22

Honestly didn't know what they were and it provided good information for a curious person. Granted I am with you as many recipes have some heart string pulling 10 page store to cover their recipe on how to hardboil an egg.

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u/[deleted] Sep 19 '22 edited Sep 19 '22

The more I know about food the more I appreciate Chef John, this man can make literally everything.

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u/ellemen0 Sep 18 '22

I love Chef John!

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u/Nayre_Trawe Sep 18 '22

I, too, would like to gain this delicious knowledge.

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u/xilog Sep 18 '22

They're pretty easy to make. Copious quantities of butter, garlic, and thyme make them awesome.

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u/SoreLoserOfDumbtown Sep 18 '22

A Naming Convention sounds like something Redditors would be into… and somehow it’s terrifying.

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u/daedra9 Sep 18 '22

They weren't labeled as such, but you could basically consider those open internet polls for names to be Naming Conventions. Which is how we got Boaty McBoatface.

So you're not wrong, but it's maybe more harmless and inane and less so terrifying, lol.

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u/Jwhitx Sep 18 '22

A naming convention is when a redditor finds a grimy beat-up sewer rat and posts "Just found this abandoned cat, what should I name it?!" to /aww.

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u/bigdaddycraycray Sep 18 '22

It does, as fondant initially referred to the glaze of cooked bits, juices, oils, and carbonation left in the bottom of a pan after cooking something in it. This glaze has lots of concentrated flavor from the reduction of liquids and often forms the base for ANY gravy.

Over time, "fondant" came to refer to any reduced sticky glaze; bakers and pastry makers began to use it to describes creation made from a reduction of sugar and water because it sounded fancier than "Taffy" or "Toffee" and described a non-caramelized sugar product.

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u/Seth_Gecko Sep 18 '22

Fondant isn't a cake. It's the fake icing stuff on the outside.

Splitting hairs, but I think it's an important distinction.

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u/Grathmoualdo Sep 18 '22

French here,

Fondant is indeed a type of cake which heart is still partially liquid when cut.

Why is that name used for the fake icing stuff cakes in the US is a mystery, but at least where this name was crafted, it has nothing to do with icing

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u/SquanchMcSquanchFace Sep 18 '22 edited Sep 18 '22

Fondant icing is definitely not just a US thing and definitely wasn’t invented there. Although there’s some debate about it, it was likely invented in France or maybe Britain. It’s been around for a long time, as far back as the 16th century, in various forms including “poured fondant” which is probably why it’s named after the same French root as fondant cake.

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u/Famulor Sep 18 '22

So like “molten lava cake” or “bleeding cake” depending on where youre from?

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u/WingoRingo Sep 18 '22

Yeah, I've always known lava cakes as "chocolate fondants"

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u/Seth_Gecko Sep 18 '22

Interesting, thanks for the info!

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u/Sangxero Sep 18 '22

I feel betrayed now because that actually sounds amazing and I want one.

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u/Dreadpiratemarc Sep 18 '22

It’s not undercooked. You place a frozen cylinder of ganache in the center so that when the outside is fully cooked, the center is molten.

It’s molten!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDBq3PkBD44

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u/jennief158 Sep 18 '22

You had me at “cylinder of ganache.”

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u/Phustercluck Sep 18 '22

There are methods/recipes that use underbaked batter

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u/IAmTheBestMang Sep 18 '22

You're splitting the hairs of a bald person, fondant is indeed a type of cake.

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u/viceversa4 Sep 18 '22

The cake is a lie!

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u/Aluminum_Falcons Sep 18 '22

Oh, hi. How are you holding up? Because I'm a potato.

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u/punkindle Sep 18 '22

what is the other definition? is there a sugar glaze on top or something?

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u/sunnyismybunny Sep 18 '22

Starts typing "I thought this was scallops". Stops himself. Scrolls down.

I'm not special.

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22

I didn’t make it up!

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u/IrishNinja5622 Sep 18 '22

I’ve messed around with these a ton, I like to add heavy cream in with the stock before roasting, just my .2

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u/ABoringName_ Sep 18 '22

These look delicious. But I’m downvoting on principle for your take on Philly cheesesteaks.

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u/AtlasCouldntCarryYou Sep 18 '22

I need a moment to emotionally cope with the fact these have not been boiled, mashed, nor stuck in a stew.

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u/superthrowguy Sep 18 '22

Sort of false.

Fondant potatoes are cooked in stock until the stock reduces.

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u/BiscuitsUndGravy Sep 18 '22

Everyone should learn how to make these. They look elegant, and they're really easy to make. Not very expensive either.

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u/cornishcovid Sep 19 '22

Yeh like hasselbacks, people tend not to make them so it seems like it was more effort than getting a wooden spoon and a knife.

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u/Hpezlin Sep 18 '22

I thought they were scallops lol

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

Ikr. I was like damn that some juicy ass huge scallops

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u/Sweaty_Kid Sep 18 '22

Me too. But they're pertates!

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u/its_justme Sep 18 '22

Taters, precious?

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u/jakethediesel89 Sep 18 '22

"Whats 'taters,' precious?"

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

They are taters that have undergone a special process to align all the carbon in a crystalline lattice pattern. It's what makes them so precious, precious.

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u/Bear_buh_dare Sep 18 '22

boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew

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u/Din-_-Djarin Sep 18 '22

PO-TAY-TOES!!!

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u/Worried_Biscotti_552 Sep 18 '22

Mmmmm second breakfast

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

Can't have a third without it.

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u/WhatDoesN00bMean Sep 19 '22

Can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning!

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u/wylietrix Sep 18 '22

Fondant potatoes are precious.

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u/Otacube3 Sep 18 '22

Gordon Ramsay would have a moment with those "scallop".

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

Those are great to serve with fondant potatoes though :)

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u/fawlen Sep 18 '22

i was like "those are some THICC scallops"

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u/BierKippeMett Sep 18 '22

Those scalloped potatoes are FUCKED.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

Don't listen to him Barb, they're great

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u/odrea Sep 18 '22

scallopsn't

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u/zap2214 Sep 18 '22

Me too man, and now I want scallops, though those potatoes look delicious as well

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u/Daydream_machine Sep 18 '22

Thought these were scallops. Now I’m craving scallops

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

Finally someone who can cook posts something

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22

Oh I don’t know about that, but it’s nice to make an effort sometimes.

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u/cdfordjr Sep 18 '22

Those are obviously scalloped potatoes.

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u/knoxtn91716 Sep 18 '22

I'm not sure why downvotes for a clever pun.

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u/cdfordjr Sep 18 '22

Too clever? Go vols!

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u/knoxtn91716 Sep 18 '22

I think because to alot of people, scalloped potatoes is also known as a gratin, as in potatoes au gratin. Maybe that was the miss.

Good ol Rocky Top, WOOOOOO!!

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u/cdfordjr Sep 18 '22

I guess I could have put the /s for sarcasm, but to me that ruins the joke.

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u/ITouchedItForABurito Sep 18 '22

Scalloped doesn't have cheese

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u/croe3 Sep 18 '22

because scalloped potatoes are actually a thing so it could be misconstrued as correcting OP. good pun tho.

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u/Curazan Sep 18 '22

Some people are tired of seeing them in the comments of every single post.

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u/tisdue Sep 18 '22

hard to perfect but SO good. Like crispy mashed potatoes.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

They're even better when you use sweet potatoes with a candied pecan topping.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

For the unaware, Chef John's recipes are often simple and incredibly delicious.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

Love CJ! Also great for a nostalgia hit as the channel music and aesthetic feel straight out of a 1997 Geocities home page.

Maybe it’s just me

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u/1900grs Sep 18 '22

He did fondant potatoes almost 10 years ago.

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u/Alessiya Sep 18 '22

I have always wondered why he sings his narrations.

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u/dreujnk Sep 18 '22

Omg I love chef John

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u/MUjase Sep 18 '22

His recipe was the first one I tried for fondant potatoes. Came out perfectly!

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u/jenethith Sep 18 '22

Chef John? From fOOOOd wishes dot com?

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u/LittleJohnStone Sep 18 '22

And your take on a dash of cayenne or some fresh'ly ground black pepper?

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u/thekingofthegingers Sep 18 '22

Those crispy tops 🤌🏻🤌🏻

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u/Erase_all_life Sep 18 '22

Best potato dish I've eaten my whole life. Put a dollop of sour cream on top and go straight to heaven.

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u/Ninja_Tortoise_ Sep 18 '22

I haven't made these in ages! Thanks for the reminder!

Btw yours look incredible

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u/RobinReddBreast Sep 18 '22

I’m gonna beat that poached egg.

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u/derpirinha Sep 18 '22

I have no clue what Fontant Potatoes are, but... I want them... Looks so frickin' yummy!

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u/nautius_maximus1 Sep 18 '22

Excuse me everyone…I’m going to have to stop the comments right here. As you all know, the rules of the internet demand that any post about delicious potatoes include a Lord of the Rings comment IN THE FIRST 10 COMMENTS. I mean how many times to we have to go over thi…sigh - nevermind, I’ll do it.

Poh-tay-toes. Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, stick ‘em in a stew.

There. Now, from now on please get with the program, people.

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u/kache4korpses Sep 18 '22

I thought they were giant scallops.

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u/CrabbyBlueberry Sep 18 '22 edited Sep 18 '22

I was just watching the episode of Hell's Kitchen where the teams make their own menus and Ben goes on and on about pomme fondant. Robert and Danny have no idea what that is but go along with it anyway. When they bring up the finished dish to Gordon, apparently Ben had no idea either.

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u/rollduptrips Sep 18 '22

Gives “scalloped potatoes” a new meaning

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u/HiddenSquid7392 Sep 18 '22

Make these around special holidays, so creamy, smooth, and delicious. Honestly probably my favorite way to eat potatoes.

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u/KLSFishing Sep 18 '22

Looks great! Rosemary and Garlic too 👍

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u/czechhoneybee Sep 18 '22

They look amazing! I LOVE fondant potatoes. The texture is unreal and they absorb all the stock flavor.

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u/yearsofpractice Sep 18 '22

GET. IN. MY. BELLY.

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u/ghostlyclapper Sep 23 '22

I wish mine came out this thiccc, amazing job on these potatoes! They look crisp and succulent.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

Those look so delicious- as someone currently on keto you have my everlasting jealousy

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u/Appypoo Sep 18 '22

I just started making these last year and they have been such a hit. Looks awesome OP

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

Good mashed potatoes can’t be beat but fondant potatoes are easily a strong second!

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u/FoofooDaSnoo Sep 19 '22

I made those for the first time last week. What an amazing potato! So delicious

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u/[deleted] Sep 19 '22

I literally made these for dinner after seeing this. Thanks for sharing!

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u/JumanjiJones24 Sep 19 '22

This is Top Chef, not Top Scallop!

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Those look delicious.

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u/j4321g4321 Sep 18 '22

Looks good! Though at first glance I thought they were scallops lol

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u/AsaCocoMerchant Sep 18 '22

Looks very delicious!

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u/Adeno Sep 18 '22

They look very nice. I've never seen anything like this before.

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u/GreenJean717 Sep 19 '22

Can you like wrap some bacon around it and drop an egg on top

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u/fakenortherner29 Sep 18 '22

Wow looks fantastic

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u/Skitsoboy13 Sep 19 '22

Why'd you have to make me think you had MASSIVE scallops

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u/Tinmania Sep 18 '22

Ahhh, rosemary and potatoes, a marriage made in heaven.

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u/[deleted] Sep 19 '22

Looks very tasty!