Why did my fondant tear? [closed]

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I am having issues with my fondant tearing and cracking. I experimented a lot but didn't get the satisfactory results? What could be going wrong?

Some possibilities I thought of:

  • Am I using too much buttercream?
  • Am I rolling out the fondant too thin?
  • I read somewhere to apply piping gel before applying fondant. Could this be
    the problem?

Kindly guide me through it, please.

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Best Answer

Without more details from you...

  • Try kneading the fondant more to make it more pliable and soft.
  • Work quickly after kneading.
  • Roll the fondant a touch thicker.
  • Try using less icing sugar/cornstarch if you are using these during rolling out.
  • Freeze your cake for a bit to stiffen the structure to avoid edges cutting into fondant sheet.
  • Gently adhere the fondant on the cake, holding the side/base of the cake before smoothing the entire fondant sheet onto the cake.


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Quick Answer about "Why did my fondant tear? [closed]"

If you have rolled your fondant too thick or thin, it can tear or crack when you work with it. If it is too thin, it becomes very fragile and tears easily. On the other hand, the fondant becomes too heavy when rolled too thick, and the weight can cause it to tear.

How do you fix tearing fondant?

Tears and cracks can be repaired by filling them in with a fresh piece of fondant. Smooth edges with your fingertips coated in shortening. Cracks can also be smoothed out with an icing smoother or your fingertips. Do not wet your fingers with water, as this will cause the fondant to melt and tear further.

Why is my fondant tearing while kneading?

While kneading, if you feel that the fondant feels dry to the touch, you can prevent it from drying out by using vegetable shortening instead of cornstarch. Another reason for the cracking is if the fondant has been rolled too thick or too thick.

What happens if fondant is overheated?

If you overheat the fondant, it may be unusable because it's sugar and sugar turns into toffee or burns when it's overheated.

How do you keep fondant open?

To store fondant, cover it with a thin layer of shortening, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then place in an airtight container. Store at room temperature.


HOW TO FIX FONDANT TEARS/FONDANT CRACKS



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