The Mat Fondant Alternative

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The mat fondant alternative.

Rolled buttercream similar in flavor to a tootsie roll rolled buttercream can be used as an alternative to fondant to cover cakes. If the marshmallow fondant is not your speed try buttercream fondant. There are 860 fondant mats for sale on etsy and they cost 11 13 on average. Rolled buttercream is made with equal parts shortening and corn syrup then is strengthened with additional powdered sugar.

The most common fondant mats material is silicone. Well you re in luck because here they come. I think colored fondant such as blue or red is better if you buy them it s hard to get the right color. Advantages to this mat are that food colours wash and wipe away easily and both the bottom and top can be used as the presentation side.

Get it on fmm 6 44. Easy for rolling out sugarpaste rolled fondant ready to roll icing flower paste pastillage gumpaste and other modelling pastes. The most popular color. Rolled buttercream fondant this type of fondant is one of my favorites because it has a lovely buttery taste and rich texture.

Stainless steel makes a perfect work surface for fondant but virtually any hard flat surface will work with the aid of a fondant mat a self healing mat or even a simple silpat mat. Rub your work station with a small ball of fondant you ll dispose of this piece to eliminate any lint or dust particles. Buttercream fondant is harder to work with but an excellent alternative for those who don t care for the traditional fondant.