Rolling fondant on silicone mat questions
I just ordered a silicone mat to role out fondant. I have never used one but would like some feedback. Is is necessary to grease the mat or put a dusting of confectioners sugar? Also, i've read that the fondant can be flipped over onto the cake directly from the mat. I have a large square tiffany box cake to do this weekend and want it to be perfect. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Permalink Reply by Deah on
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Donna, I have an Ateca fondant mat that I just love. I don't apply shortening or PS when I've rolling fondant out for an entire cake. Sometimes I find that I need a little PS if I'm working with cutters or small pieces to keep it from stretching when I lift it off the mat. When I'm rolling fondant out for a cake covering I flip the mat over on the cake and peel it off from one end. Start slowly and you won't have any trouble.
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Permalink Reply by Alex Jenkins on
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I have a world cuisine mat and I would not work without it. I don't use any grease or ps. Have never used it to flip on fondant, but mine is really, really big.
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Permalink Reply by Donna Kapetanakis on
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It sounds like a pleasure to use! Deah, do you keep the mat slightly above the cake surface? Lately i've had a few experiences with elephant skin along he edges and fondant tears. I'm hoping the mat will help eliminate some of this.
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I ordered the large ateco mat. I've heard all good things about silicone mats. I'm happy to hear no grease or ps is needed. Sometimes I think it helps create the dry spots.... Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Sharon on
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I have a Ateco mat (24" x 36") and I also would not work without it. I do exactly what Deah does to cover my cakes. No grease or confectioner sugar/cornstarch. I use to do the rolling pin method...this is way way easier. So worth the cost.
Alex Jenkins said:I have a world cuisine mat and I would not work without it. I don't use any grease or ps. Have never used it to flip on fondant, but mine is really, really big.
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Donna Kapetanakis said:It sounds like a pleasure to use! Deah, do you keep the mat slightly above the cake surface? Lately i've had a few experiences with elephant skin along he edges and fondant tears. I'm hoping the mat will help eliminate some of this.
I lay the mat directly on the cake and then peel it off. So much easier than transferring it by rolling pin or in my hands.
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Permalink Reply by Dia on
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I also use the mat to lay over the cake and then peel it off slowly. So far it's worked really well for me, although, I must admit, I sometimes get my boyfriend to help me flip it onto the cake so we can do it slower and more evenly...
Deah Aldridge said:Donna Kapetanakis said:It sounds like a pleasure to use! Deah, do you keep the mat slightly above the cake surface? Lately i've had a few experiences with elephant skin along he edges and fondant tears. I'm hoping the mat will help eliminate some of this.
I lay the mat directly on the cake and then peel it off. So much easier than transferring it by rolling pin or in my hands.
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Thank you for sharing your expertise! I'm going to be using it this weekend. I think i'll do the same as you Deah and have my husband help me flip it. I'll let you all know how it goes!
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Permalink Reply by jeri c on
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I used to fight fondant and I'd use the inside roller from wrapping paper to try to roll the fondant onto the cake... a mess with powdered sugar and the pitts to clean up... then I bought my Ateco Mat... I have the large one and LOVE IT... so much that I have 2 of them (because I accidently cut a hole right smack in the center of the first one) so I use my new one for cakes and then I cut the other one into 2 pieces and I use it for gumpaste etc. I would NOT be without my mat. It is one piece of equipment I'd jump into a burning building for (well maybe not) but you are going to love it. I never use powdered sugar, corn starch or grease with it... just roll out your fondant flip and peel... just that easy! Clean up I use a clorox wipe to wipe both sides off with and let it air dry then roll it up and store it in the box it comes in. Enjoy your new toy!!!
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I ordered the large one and should be getting it on Thursday. I have a cake this weekend that i've been fretting over. I feel so much better now - ah! LOL I'm covering a square for a tiffany cake. I did a test and had a problem with my fondant cracking on the edges so hopefully this will help with that. I have heard all great things about silicone mats. It seems like it really eliminates a lot of work, and stress about tears and elephant skin! Good to know about the clorox wipes. Thanks for all your expert advise!
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Permalink Reply by Darcie Sanders on
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I'm ordering one STAT. Thanks everyone.
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