Fondant....what Am I Doing Wrong?

Decorating By slingmama Updated 19 Mar 2006 , 11:19pm by franjmc

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slingmama Posted 17 Mar 2006 , 10:33pm
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I have tried using fondant a couple times to cover my cakes, but everytime it rips on the sides. I am very careful, but I just don't know what I am doing wrong.

I am using Wilton ready to use rolled fondant, so I don't know if that matters. And I took the Wilton fondant class...I am following all the instructions we were given.

Please help! I love the look of fondant, but at this point I am ready to throw in the towel.

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Euphoriabakery Posted 17 Mar 2006 , 10:40pm
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Are you rolling the fondant too thin? Maybe try rolling it a little thicker.

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cakesbyallison Posted 17 Mar 2006 , 11:38pm
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Yeah, too thin, and it will tear. Also make sure you have more than enough rolled out to cover the cake. Your better off cutting off what you don't need, rather than stretching it too thin, to make it to the edges. You'll get it!

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Wendoger Posted 18 Mar 2006 , 6:36pm
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I went thru the same thing with Wilton. When ya get time, make the marshmallow fondant (MMF). It has a bit of elasticity to it and you can be rougher with it. I was sooooo happy after I made the mmf and used it. It was so much easier to use!

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TamiAZ Posted 18 Mar 2006 , 6:39pm
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If it's ripping, your rolling it too thin. I roll mine to about 1/4" thick. Wilton fondant is very easy to work with.

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slingmama Posted 19 Mar 2006 , 8:22pm
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Thanks. Y'all are right...I am rolling it too thin! Is the MMF easy to make....it just seems so scary!!!!

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Cakepro Posted 19 Mar 2006 , 8:34pm
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MMF is easy to make and fairly easy to work with. The problem I've had with it is it being to elastic and retracting somewhat once it's on the cake. I exclusively use Satin Ice fondant now.

MMF is super cheap, so try it!! Many people here love it. icon_smile.gif

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slingmama Posted 19 Mar 2006 , 9:05pm
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Is there a recipe for Satin Ice fondant or is that a brand name? I couldn't find much about it on this site?

I guess for my next fondant cake I will try MMF.

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dky Posted 19 Mar 2006 , 11:09pm
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First tip ... stop using wilton... taste and texture....yuk.

Lots of great brands out there.... most on this site are fans of making MMF but you can buy lots of great tasting fondants....

Yes too thin by the sounds of it.

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franjmc Posted 19 Mar 2006 , 11:19pm
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It sounds to me like you are using a fondant that just wont do the job.

Get rid of it and try fondx or RTR pettinice.

I've been using fondant for years and the only time I had problems with it ripping is when I was out of RTR and used the supermarket brand we have here in Australia. It was awful! I couldn't even pick the stuff up off my pastry sheet without ripping it! I threw it out and will NEVER use it again.

That sounds like your problem, try a better fondant and I'm sure you will find it mush easier. Good luck with it icon_smile.gif

Fran

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