How to Make Fondant Cherry Blossoms
Select the fondant for working with., Roll out the fondant., Create flowers from the fondant., Put the cherry blossom fondant cut-outs on a plate., Add a sprinkle of your choice (for example, use the small hard silver candy balls)., Let the fondant...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Select the fondant for working with.
If wished, colour it pink or red, as follows:
To colour fondant, you'll need to get pink or red food colouring.
Use gel or paste colouring, not the liquid type, as only the first two will work.
Take a toothpick and dab it into the colour and apply on the fondant.
Knead the colouring in until you get a solid colour throughout the fondant. -
Step 2: Roll out the fondant.
Have the flower cutters ready. , Using the flower cutter, press into the fondant.
Pull the cutter upward, then carefully pop the cut out of the cutter. , Using a different toothpick and run it on to the petals creating a crease that a flower has. , Place it the silver candy ball the center of your flower.
This is the perfect finishing touch. , Put it in the fridge; fondant is very delicate and will crack if you leave it out. , To apply the flower on a cake, use royal icing to glue it in place. -
Step 3: Create flowers from the fondant.
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Step 4: Put the cherry blossom fondant cut-outs on a plate.
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Step 5: Add a sprinkle of your choice (for example
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Step 6: use the small hard silver candy balls).
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Step 7: Let the fondant flower dry on the plate in the fridge.
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Step 8: Use as a decorative flower.
Detailed Guide
If wished, colour it pink or red, as follows:
To colour fondant, you'll need to get pink or red food colouring.
Use gel or paste colouring, not the liquid type, as only the first two will work.
Take a toothpick and dab it into the colour and apply on the fondant.
Knead the colouring in until you get a solid colour throughout the fondant.
Have the flower cutters ready. , Using the flower cutter, press into the fondant.
Pull the cutter upward, then carefully pop the cut out of the cutter. , Using a different toothpick and run it on to the petals creating a crease that a flower has. , Place it the silver candy ball the center of your flower.
This is the perfect finishing touch. , Put it in the fridge; fondant is very delicate and will crack if you leave it out. , To apply the flower on a cake, use royal icing to glue it in place.
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