Air bubbles in fondant - how to get rid of them??

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Permalink Reply by Sharon on October 1, 2010 at 10:54am

I once had my fondant covered cake totally decorated and when I was ready to leave for the party I noticed a couple of air bubbles. (I was probably careless when I put the fondant on the cake....probably was rushing) so I took a clean needle and with the pin on a angle I pierced a hole at the edge of the bubble and gently smoothed the fondant...worked great...could not even see the pin hole.

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Permalink Reply by Bela Duffley on October 1, 2010 at 3:58pm

I have had the same problem with my fondant as of the last 3 times i made it. it is not the bigger air bubbles you can pop it is tiny little ones all over it. I to would love to know why.

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Permalink Reply by Karen Marie on October 3, 2010 at 11:13pm

Bela are you kneading powdered sugar or shortening? I find the shortening adds less air bubbles and keeps it smoth and soft and prevents "elelphant skin"



Bela Duffley said:

I have had the same problem with my fondant as of the last 3 times i made it. it is not the bigger air bubbles you can pop it is tiny little ones all over it. I to would love to know why.

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Permalink Reply by Mizztry on October 4, 2010 at 9:14am

I knead with sugar...is that why it's drying up and having air bubbles?

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Permalink Reply by Karen Marie on October 4, 2010 at 3:18pm

Well yes..,.powdered sugar will dry out the fondant..you need it soft and smooth to cover the cake well....so if it is firm enough then knead shortening into it...it will make it soft and supple and you will be amazed how smooth the surface will get....



Meera said:

I knead with sugar...is that why it's drying up and having air bubbles?

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