Day 34

I hope you don't think I have given up on my adventure yet. I know I haven't written in a little while but do not fear, I am still working my way through the Cake Bible. And I have great news to share with you!!

I DID IT!! I made the perfect Classic Rolled Fondant!

I noticed what the problem has been and it was a simple fix (Isn't it always simple AFTER you figure out the problem?) While the book says that you can substitute Rose Water for the Water to create a different taste (it changes the quantities of the liquid to create an even recipe) whenever I followed those directions the Gelatin would seize up when I heated it up, ruining the rest of the process. I decided to try a different way to get the same results, I made the fondant without the Rose Water and then after I mixed the hot syrup into the powdered sugar (which turns out, is a lot more the 2 LBS) I added the Rose Water in. Worked like a charm.

Now I have the Classic Rolled Fondant but because I was so determined I got the table, chair, floor and myself covered in Powdered Sugar! Totally worth it...

I now have the Classic Rolled Fondant and have moved on to my next recipe, the "Rose Trellis", which is 2 Golden Buttercream Cakes, 1/2 recipe of Strawberry Silk Meringue Buttercream, 1 recipe of Classic Rolled Fondant and 2 recipes of Royal Icing.

I first decided I would make one recipe at a time, starting with the two Buttercream cakes and then the Strawberry Buttercream frosting the next day and finish with the Royal Icing on the third day. Well, my In-laws came in town and to make a long story short, we got hungry.... which means I need to start over on that plan. Tonights journey brings me to cake and frosting. I think it will be a nice evening.