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Decorating By theCword Updated 18 Jul 2011 , 1:24pm by cakestyles

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theCword Posted 18 Jul 2011 , 3:53am
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what should the final product feel like?

i am sure the texture is right as far as the fondant is concerned but with all the rolling and powdered sugar use, it feels grainy when I touch it from the ps that i used on the counter for it not to stick. how do i get rid of this???

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cakestyles Posted 18 Jul 2011 , 3:57am
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It may feel grainy right after you've made it, but if you wrap it tightly and allow it to rest overnight, it'll smooth out.

It'll feel perfectly smooth, like regular fondant.

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theCword Posted 18 Jul 2011 , 4:03am
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how do i wrap it? currently it's in a covered cake plastic container to make it easier to take it to work tomorrow.

i assume you mean with saran wrap? do i wrap it loosely or tightly? sorry, it's my 1st time and have no clue.

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littlestruedel Posted 18 Jul 2011 , 4:12am
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I rub shortening all over the ball of MMF and the tightly wrap in saran wrap overnight.

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theCword Posted 18 Jul 2011 , 4:47am
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i reread this and i get what ya'll are saying.. the problem is that I used my fondant right after rolling. OOPS! didnt' know i was supposed to let it sit overnight. icon_redface.gif

whats the purpose of letting it sit anyway?

well hopefully the co-workers like free cake regardless haha

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SarahL4683 Posted 18 Jul 2011 , 5:01am
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I also grease mine up with shortening and wrap it in saran wrap overnight. It needs to rest a bit, I find it too soft to use right away.

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cakestyles Posted 18 Jul 2011 , 1:24pm
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By allowing it to rest all of the sugar has a chance to dissolve which will result in a smoother finished product.

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