My First Attempt At Making Fondant

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So as I stated in a previous discussion I'd like to start making/decorating cakes to make a little extra money while I'm in school. So last week I tried making fondant for the first time. I used this recipe: ___________________________________________________ * 1 c light corn syrup * 1 c shortening (not butter flavored) * 1/2 tsp salt (sea salt is okay) * 1 tsp clear vanilla extract (regular will change the color) * 2 lbs confectioners’ sugar (sifted) Optional: * Gel food coloring if you plan on coloring your fondant (the gel that is made for coloring frosting-NOT the gel that is made for writing on cakes) How To Make Fondant: 1. In a large bowl, stir together the shortening, salt, vanilla and corn syrup. 2. Little by little, mix in the sifted confectioners’ sugar until it is a stiff dough. 3. Knead your dough by hand or you can use your kitchenaid or other strong stand mixer with a dough hook. If you find that your dough is still sticky, knead in more of the confectioners’ sugar but don’t get too carried away or you will end up with crumbly, dry fondant that is difficult to work with ____________________________________________________ The fondant turned out to taste as it should, it was good, but it was not the right texture. There was no way I would be able to roll it out and drape it nicely over a cake. Anyone have any tips? Thanks!