How Do You Make Ribbon Roses Using Rolled Fondant Icing?
Fondant icing is a doughy, sugar paste icing that is kneaded and rolled into sheets and commonly used for wedding cakes or special occasion cakes. This particular type of icing is very pliable and easy to work with, making cake decorating easier–and much more creative–than with regular icing. Making ribbon roses out of your rolled fondant icing is not only simply, but it will look like you put a lot of time, effort and energy into decorating your cake. Using just common cooking and baking tools, you’ll have perfect roses and leaves every time. Divide your fondant mixture into two sections and place it on your work surface. One section will be for the roses, the other for the leaves. Add a few drops of food color to turn the one pile the color of choice for the petals; and add a few drops of green food coloring to make your leaves. Knead the two piles separately to evenly distribute the color. Roll both piles of fondant with your rolling pin so they are each 1/8 inch thick. Place a cl
