Help With Rolling Fondant On A Silicone Mat
Decorating By donnella2045 Updated 9 Jun 2010 , 2:35pm by vdrsolo
Hi everyone,
I never rolled fondant on a silicone mat. I've heard you can flip the fondant from the mat directly onto the cake. Has anyone done this? Do I need to grease the mat lightly or dust with confectioners sugar? I use Satin Ice, if it makes a difference. I've been having trouble with my fondant lately - elephant skin, tears. I really could use all of your expert advice now that i'm expanding from only making buttercream cakes.
Hello!
I use a large silicon mat and love it! I usually put a thin coat of crisco on the mat before I roll out the fondant, and once it's rolled to a size that I am sure will cover the cake I just flip the whole thing (mat and fondant) onto my cake, fondant side down, and then I just peel the mat off! Soo easy and works great! I used to have the thin wilton mat and it was horrible for me, I love love love my silicon one! Hope this helps!
What type of silicone mat do you all use? I have a Silpat that has tiny little bumps all over it that show up through the fondant that is up against it.
I'm also interested in a silicone mat. I checked the link and there are several brands. Which brand works well for you? They are fairly expensive so I'd like to get the best one. Thanks!!!!
I have a big piece of vinyl that I use for large pieces and it works fine. I also have a big PVC pipe for a roller and use it sometimes to transfer the fondant.
The pvc I use is for water pipes...plumbing.
Hello!
I use a large silicon mat and love it! I usually put a thin coat of crisco on the mat before I roll out the fondant, and once it's rolled to a size that I am sure will cover the cake I just flip the whole thing (mat and fondant) onto my cake, fondant side down, and then I just peel the mat off! Soo easy and works great! I used to have the thin wilton mat and it was horrible for me, I love love love my silicon one! Hope this helps!
This is the way I do it as well, use a large Ateco silicone mat. Ever since I started doing this way I have had less bubbles and no elephant skin!
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