How Do You Make Ribbon Roses With Rolled Fondant?
Fondant icing is a very sugary and thick icing used on many cakes, especially wedding cakes. This icing can be quite costly because it can be very difficult to make, even by professionals. The taste and texture of fondant are also different from frosting, and not everyone likes its taste. However, for all its flaws, fondant is a useful tool for designing cakes and cake decorations, since it can be molded and shaped into any form, with a smooth, polished finish. Ribbon roses are an easy cake decoration for the beginner. To color the decorations, add a few drops of food coloring to the icing. Knead the icing to evenly distribute the color. Roll the fondant icing into an even, thin sheet using a rolling pin. The icing should be no thicker than 1/8-inch. Place a ruler onto the fondant. With a pizza cutter, cut out strips that measure 3 inches wide by 7 inches long. Each strip will make one rose. Fold the first strip over lengthwise. Roll the folded strip from the bottom all the way to the
