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.

The mat fondant alternative. Rolled buttercream is made with equal parts shortening and corn syrup then is strengthened with additional powdered sugar. Rub your work station with a small ball of fondant you ll dispose of this piece to eliminate any lint or dust particles. It can be a little hard to work with if you have not tried to make it before so take your time and follow the steps. 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.

There are 860 fondant mats for sale on etsy and they cost 11 13 on average. If the marshmallow fondant is not your speed try buttercream fondant. Fmm non stick smart mat. Easy for rolling out sugarpaste rolled fondant ready to roll icing flower paste pastillage gumpaste and other modelling pastes.

Did you scroll all this way to get facts about fondant mats. Well you re in luck because here they come. The most popular color. Get it on fmm 6 44.

The most common fondant mats material is silicone. I think colored fondant such as blue or red is better if you buy them it s hard to get the right color. Rolled buttercream fondant this type of fondant is one of my favorites because it has a lovely buttery taste and rich texture.