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