How to Roll Fondant

Intermediate 45 min 13 steps 47443 views Rating: 4.5/5 Published: 2026-02-16

Work on a clean, flat surface.. Remove jewelry and change into suitable clothing.. Allow ingredients to reach room temperature.

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1

Work on a clean, flat surface.

Step 1

Work on a clean, flat surface.

2

Remove jewelry and change into suitable clothing.

Step 2

Remove jewelry and change into suitable clothing.

3

Allow ingredients to reach room temperature.

Step 3

Allow ingredients to reach room temperature.

4

Sprinkle your work surface with icing/confectioners sugar.

Step 4

Sprinkle your work surface with icing/confectioners sugar.

5

Knead your fondant.

Step 5

Knead your fondant.

6

Place the fondant on your prepared work area.

Step 6

Place the fondant on your prepared work area.

7

Roll your fondant into a thick, even disk.

Step 7

Roll your fondant into a thick, even disk.

8

Stop rolling when you reach your desired thickness.

Step 8

Stop rolling when you reach your desired thickness.

9

Transfer your fondant to your cake.

Step 9

Transfer your fondant to your cake.

10

Trim your fondant.

Step 10

Trim your fondant.

11

Apply a crumb coat to your cake for a smooth finish.

Step 11

Apply a crumb coat to your cake for a smooth finish.

12

Flip fondant to hide cracks.

Step 12

Flip fondant to hide cracks.

13

Soften dry fondant when smoothing.

Step 13

Soften dry fondant when smoothing.

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