Re: BREAKING SECRET!! Rolled fondant, anyone?

by Mama Min on Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:06 pm

I went to BWY in Lrg Haji Taib 1 for the first time today. WOWOWOW!! Love it! I'll definitely be going there for my baking supplies from now on. FYI, Bakel fondant was selling at RM40 for 2.5kg and RM13.50 for the smaller bag (I think 750gm).

Min

by ladydi on Tue Oct 27, 2009 5:34 pm

Hi Mama Min,

Just wondering, for step 1, usually how does it take for the gelatine to melt?

by ladydi on Tue Oct 27, 2009 5:37 pm

Sorry, rephrasing my question.

For step 1, usually how long does it take for the gelatine to melt?
Razz

by Mama Min on Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:23 pm

ladydi, when you add gelatine into water (from tap) and leave a while, you'll notice that the gelatine mixture will "kembang". Use double boil method to melt the gelatine mixture. Stir and the gelatine mixture will become liquid. Doesn't take long to melt.

by ladydi on Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:53 pm

Thanks Mama Min. When I double-boil the gelatine mixture, I still notice some gelatine, not totally melt, but scared of overheating it. No worries, practice makes perfect! I'll work on my fondant again. Wink

by bonnievictoria on Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:13 am

For better heat control, you can try microwaving the gelatine too. It will melt the same and you won't be afraid of overheating it. Smile

by Mama Min on Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:55 pm

bonnievictoria, on the contrary with microwave oven. Microwave ovens tend to heat things unevenly. Have to watch carefully or there'll be burnt bits of gelatine