Tesco Ready To Roll Fondant Icing 500g

Preparation and Usage

– Knead the Tesco fondant icing on a clean dry work surface until soft and pliable.- Lightly dust the work surface with icing sugar to prevent sticking.

– Roll out the Tesco fondant icing to approximately 4-5mm thick. Always roll out on the same side do not turn the fondant over.

– To cover a marzipanned cake, slightly moisten the marzipan with cooled boiled water

– If the cake is not marzipanned (a sponge cake), cover the cake with a thin layer of buttercream or brush with a very thin layer of boiled apricot jam.

– Fold the fondant icing over the rolling pin as a support, and drape the fondant over the cake and smooth into position with the palm of the hand.

– Trim away any excess using a sharp knife.

– To give a sheen to the surface smooth the fondant with the palm of the hand.

– Tesco fondant icing will set firmly and cleanly without cracking or crazing.

Hints and Tips

– Wrap any excess fondant in cling film and store in an airtight container, in a cool dry place for up to 3 weeks.

This 500g pack is enough to cover a 6″- 7″ (15cm-18cm) round cake