I have a tile countertop and this makes rolling fondant very hard using just parchment paper.. Is this thick enough that I can use it to roll fondant
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Yes--it is thick and sturdy! I use it not only for rolling pie dough, but for kneading bread as well.
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I know about fondant, you are beyond my baking skill set. Once it uncurls and lays flat it pretty well stays put. It is not flimsy, it is a substantial mat. Now I am comparing this to mats I' seen in retail outlets. Hope this helps.
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I haven't tried rolling out fondant, but I would guess that it would be fine. It's thick enough that i have no problem with any type of dough: pastry, pizza, or kneading bread dough. This pastry mat is really the best I've used.
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It should definitely help with that, will be thick enough to counteract grout lines for a uniform fondant thickness.
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I believe it might be a good thing to use for fondant. I haven't rolled that out, but I have pizza dough on an uneven surface with no problems.
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My best guess would be yes! It is a nice thickness and after you unroll it and give it a few minutes to warm up and flatten out it stays down like a dream. If you have concerns with sliding I would dampen the surface under the mat first to help give it some suction.
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Hi, Brianna! The machine can be used for rolling fondant. As with pasta dough, make sure to start at the widest setting and move through each setting to thin the fondant. Skipping steps can strip the gears and ruin the machine. When you are finished, if you notice any fondant or dough stuck in the sides of the roller, you can remove the pieces with a toothpick. Wipe down after use, and never expose the machine to any water.
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I haven't but I would think it would be too "soft" a surface to be able to roll out gum paste thinly. If you were going for thicker pieces it might but I would still recommend a more solid surface. Perfect for rolling out fondant though-it is my go to item for that.
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yes, it says it can cover a 2 layer 8inch cake. If it is your first time using fondant I would get two just to be safe. Good Luck!
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when i was reading the reviews for this machine at walmart- someone mentioned that they used it for rolling out sheets of fondant.machine got good reviews there too. about same price too
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Tammi, this will be a great roller for any small tasks such as miniature pie shells, cookie dough in small amounts as well as the fondant or even play dough or clay. I hope this helps. Best wishes, Tina L.
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Hi Toni No not 2 inches thick , I suppose it would be as thick as a good alfoil. I found when I had an egg dish seep through the bottom of my pan, it landed on the mat, I left it until it dried & it just fell off the mat. Great for that! Cheers
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Hi Sheila. Great question. The mat is smooth. The back side is shiny which keeps it from moving around on your counter top. The top side that has the markings on it is a "matte" finish and the markings are smooth so if you gently run your finger across the mat you will feel a textural difference, but no ridges. If you were to roll out your pastry or dough on the mat and then flip the pastry over to inspect the side that was against the mat, you would not see any lines from the measurement markings. And if you happen to have a tile counter top that makes it almost impossible to roll out pastry smoothly, you will find that the pastry mat will allow you to roll out your pastry and not see any of those grout lines in your dough either. When we did our testing, this was one of the issues that we most wanted to address! I hope this answers your question!
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Depends on how thick you roll it out. I've done two four layer 9" cakes. Hope that helps
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I'm not sure how big of a cake you're interested in making. When I ordered this, it easily covered a 3-tiered 5 inch round cake, plus a few decorative pieces. And I would say I used less than half of the fondant. You might be able to get more information from the Amanda Oakleaf website- they also have tutorials.
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Not sure really what Fondant texture is like. I know they use it on cake (I've watched Cake Boss). But I don't see why you can't. It just won't be very big sheets of Fondant.
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I was going to use it fondant only or modeling chocolate so I'm not sure. I would think it would since it is made of silicone. It is made to withstand heat .
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I've never made a Fondant. What I can tell you is that this will make a dough that is a maximum 5/64" thick and a maximum of 5-5/8" wide.
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What median are you using? I've used fondant and chocolate and both have worked fine. With chocolate your not going to be able to bend them of course but with fondant, after you take it out of the mold you can fold it slightly and let it dry for a day so it will stay in that position. Let it dry in something that will keep its shape like an open big book.
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I would think so. I don't know if it is really wide enough. You would still have to roll it by hand to cover a cake. If you are just making decorations out of the fondant, I think it would work. Just keep in mind, you can not wash the pasta machine. You can only use a dry brush to clean it.
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It's perfect for fondant cakes. I used a little bit of piping gel and it worked great. If you use water, just lightly dampen it because the paper will melt. Also, water will make the paper curl.
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In my opinion it will not, unless you manipulated the fondant before it dried to form the point. That said, it's a fabulous set! I highly recommend it!