Pregnant And Need To Roll Out Fndant

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citygirldesserts Posted 13 Mar 2012 , 4:11pm
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4 months pregnant and need tips on rolling out fondant without stressing myself out. any tips??

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FullHouse Posted 13 Mar 2012 , 4:37pm
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I was okay rolling fondant until my last few weeks, but did find the best option was having my husband roll it out for me. Timing didn't always work out though. Congrats!

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shuswapcakes Posted 14 Mar 2012 , 3:52pm
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Try microwaving your fondant a VERY little bit, this will soften it up and make it much easier to work with. Also, try rolling out your fondant on a table that's lower, rather than a regular countertop height if you can, this also makes it much easier! icon_smile.gif

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metria Posted 14 Mar 2012 , 4:45pm
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Originally Posted by shuswapcakes

Try microwaving your fondant a VERY little bit, this will soften it up and make it much easier to work with. Also, try rolling out your fondant on a table that's lower, rather than a regular countertop height if you can, this also makes it much easier! icon_smile.gif




but watch that belly! i usually work on my cakes on the kitchen table. i'm 39 wks preggo now, and have had several "close calls" with my protruding tummy versus the finished buttercream on a cake! all it takes is to stand up and reach for something across the table and smoosh ...

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rosech Posted 14 Mar 2012 , 5:10pm
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If possible maybe use/buy a pasta machine?

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rosech Posted 14 Mar 2012 , 5:11pm
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If possible maybe use/buy a pasta machine?

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