Poinsettias

Ingredients

• Fondant
• Food coloring
• Powdered sugar
• Rolling pin
• Knife
• Paint brush
• Gold luster dust
• Vodka

Directions

1. Mix the fondant with a few drops of food coloring to get the desired color.
2. Roll the fondant out on a surface lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
3. Cut out seven petals with a knife.
4. Arrange the petals in a flower shape. Start with the larger petals and work your way to the smaller petals.
5. Attach the petals together with a paint brush and a small amount of water.
6. Mix a small amount of gold luster dust with a few drops of vodka to make a paint-like consistency.
7. Paint the petals with the gold luster dust mixture.
8. Attach the poinsettia to the cake.

Interesting Facts

• Poinsettias are native to Mexico.
• The poinsettia is the most popular Christmas flower in the United States.
• The poinsettia is also known as the Christmas Star.