I can't help but to subscribe to your channel because your fondant recipe I tried out yesterday despite been in the harmattan season turned out so perfectly well. You are indeed a great teacher, weldone.
Thanks for making it understandable on how to make fondant icing. Being my first time to, it turned out beautiful. You are a good teacher! I have subscribed to your channel for updates. Get ready to tutor me the more.
I must say am supper impressed. Infact dis your fondant recipe and tips is d best ever. Guess wot I tried making mine as well with your exact recipe n steps and I must say it came out supper great. My I v been so scared of making gelatin fondant s egg white I v been using dough not still coming out perfectly the way I want it. But your recipe girl I must say it worked 100% for me. This is now my fondant recipe. God bless you greatly dear. My fondant is supper stretching n pliable. I actually used it on a dummy and after 5 days scattered it and again to my greatest surprised I knead it again and it was still vry stretching...mehnnn babe this ur recipe na baba o. 🤭😊😊God bless you greatly dear.
Your comment lifted my spirit I must say, I will try my best to make more of fondant teaching how to manage fondant at every weather, thank you for watching and God bless you
The longer you live your fondant the best of it you get, but even if you will use it immediately or same day try and let it rest for at least 2-3 hours of making it, thank you for watching and wishing you best in your fondant journey
Yes Nwabodo and Baibi, cmc and tylose powder are same thing they're both use to add strength to ur fondant make it very elastic, reduce sweating on fondant, but when buying any of them ensure you go for the best brand you will be glad you did
@@glowineswitecakes thanks for sharing. Please measuring using the measuring spoons, how many spoons of gelatin and glucose would one use for 1kg icing sugar?
First tylose powder is totally different from crisco, tylose powder is as the same as cmc so you can go for cmc if you can't find tylose powder, just make sure to buy the best cmc brand 👍 then crisco is a baking shortening which is just like a Vaseline but it's an edible one which we use to keep fondant moisturized
Yes Cute Yole, tylose powder and cmc are same thing, do check a live video I made it will help answer alot of your fondant questions including this one I said alot concerning tylose powder and cmc, go to Live in my channel you will see the video
Please at d end u said u will live it to rest for two day before working with it ,so am asking can't I use it and cover my cake immediately and if am covering immediately do I need to use baking shortening to massage the fondant too
Thanks for watching Francisca, to your question yes you can use it to cover your like after 2 to 3 hours of making it, but it have to be on white no addition of color, adding color to it and using it that same day won't be a good idea it will definitely sweat especially if it a humid season, then for baking shortening yes you can use baking shortening to massage it but it's not a most, baking shortening helps make our fondant to be more workable, but be conscious when using it so you don't over add it to your fondant especially during heat season, I will advise not to use it at all during that heat period
Thank you Pwol Fidelia for watching, I wish I could have a better way to answer your question than typing, your fondant is not breaking try and wet your hands when you want to massage your fondant and then massage your fondant very thoroughly give it time massage it so well and you will get the best electric fondant, and plz do check on my channel you will see a Q&A fondant live video i made, that video will answer alot of your questions chech the Live one my channel you will find the video
@sabbath yes Tylose Powder and CMC does same work,but I prefer tylose powder cause is more reliable, I really don't know if cmc is of different brands, just like tylose powder have different company products which I have tasted three different types and there's one out of the three I much prefer is smaller and more expensive but is very much reliable especially during heat season, so when you go for cmc try and ask of a very good quality one if they're different brands. Thank you for watching the video good luck on your fondant making
Thank you. Actually, I just started making fondant. This is my 2nd attempt and it came out well. I will try using Tylose when it's hot weather. Thank once again for the tutorial. Love you
Yes this fondant recipe is for all weather, alittle tip for you, during the rainy season make your fondants ready like a week ahead or even weeks ahead store them if you need to color anyone for your cake work, do that atleast 2 days ahead of the work, fondant can be very hard to deal with during the rainy season, fondant sweats alot this period but with this method you will have less stress, and during this season cover your cake with more tick fondant and best method to go is parnell, Then Tylose Powder is also another product as c.m.c so either cmc or tylose powder there are made for same purpose but when buying any of them beg the shop to sale the best brand to you for more reliable fondant 👍 wishing you success in your fondant journey
Thanks alot dear, please how do you store your fondant after rapping with a bag, is it inside the refrigerator or outside that you store it, and how long does it stay without spoiling
Thank you Rositta for watching, you can actually store your fondant in a plastic container and your fondant can stay for for even 3 months without getting spoilt, especially when it's plain white fondant it's can't go bad so easily cause it's fully sugar and all items used to make it, is also sugar, so is best you make your fondant plain white store it without coloring then 4 or 5 days before using then color it your desired color and use, I hope this goes a long way to help your fondant journey 💯👍
Thank you for watching Abiodun, so tylose powder is just the same as cmc, but I find it more better than cmc maybe because where I reside no other brand of cmc just 1 brand I would have given another company a try, so tylose powder and cmc are same thing, but if you're using any of them then you go for the best of it, then for glycerin is very good to add to fondant 1kg of icing sugar 1tablespoon of glycerin it will give your fondant a shine and help avoid it from drying out make it easy to knead any day any time, hope this help you out on your fondant journey wishing you the best
Thank you so much nma for watching, so if you are such a busy baker you can make your fondant 1 month month ahead a month plus, then store it without coloring then 2 days or even a night before the day you will cover your cake with the fondant then you can add your color, the longer the days you added your color to your fondant the more dark an brighter the color comes out in your fondant but I don't like my colored fondant staying more than a week.i hope this answers your questions wish you best in your fondant journey
I used tylose powder but you can use cmc so if you saw when I added my tylose powder that's exactly when you can as well add your cmc thank you for watching
Hi Cherem I added my Tylose powder almost immediately I poured out my icing sugar dough to my kneading surface, I did the addition twice you can just take your time and go through the video again you will hear when I made mention of Tylose powder addition
O yes dear, both does same job just different company different names, but if you want to buy of them tell your cake store to give you best of the brand of any of them 👍
I would like to know did the fondant became hard immediately or days after you stored it, if it was some days of storing it that it became hard then nothing is wrong , fondant goes alittle hard once stored, all you just need to do is to take a knife and slice through it little by little till you have cut them into pieces then you start massaging it part by part and you can also deep your hands In water a little not much and use it to massage it gradually it will start warming up and become silky again, but if it became hard immediately then you either added excess tylose powder or cmc, in a case like this I advise you make another fondant with just a little tylose powder or without at all and mix it up with the hard fondant and the combination will be normal, I hope this helps, please do check my fondant video of 1 month ago you will find it very helpful too because I made little changes also.
Tylose powder is a brand on it own, which have many other companies as well producing theirs, so they're other Tylose Powder from different companies in the market, then another item that can be used in place of tylose powder is C.M.C, but for me I prefer tylose powder maybe I am yet to get a better brand of cmc but till then tylose powder is best for me, with it I am very much assured I will not get difficulty in working with my fondant, be it in heat season or any season
Thank you for watching @Jemiseyebukola4736 it can be kept in the fridge not freezer, but it have to be well wrapped with a plastic bag to prevent any water penetration, and even with fridge your fondant van stay in a calm room temperature for 2months plus.
Thank you so much Ayomi for watching OK to your question to be honest I never knew there's gelatin leaf, I can't tell the gram either, but I would advise you check the label or the pack definitely there should be measurement written on the body, I wish I was able to help out.
O yes there're both same thing, but go for the most best of it either cmc or tylose powder,when you want to buy go for best quality for more reliable result. Thank you for watching the video
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I can't help but to subscribe to your channel because your fondant recipe I tried out yesterday despite been in the harmattan season turned out so perfectly well. You are indeed a great teacher, weldone.
Thank you so much 😊 I do appreciate the love, I have a recent fondant video I made, you can check it out as well a little new update I made there 👍❤️
@glowineswitecakes okay thanks, can you drop the link
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I really love what am seeing, this melting issue has dealt with me a lot. Thank you ma. God bless.
I am glad this video was of help to you, thanks for watching Miracle
Dear sissy wooow! YOUR CREATIVITY IS FROM OUT OF THIS WORLD. Lovely fondant
Thank you so much for your wonderful support I am glad liked the video
Thanks for making it understandable on how to make fondant icing. Being my first time to, it turned out beautiful.
You are a good teacher!
I have subscribed to your channel for updates.
Get ready to tutor me the more.
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment ❤️ I am here always 😊 if ever have any difficulty just drop your question
I just tried your method and i mist say it came put perfectly well. God bless you, i just subscribed for more tutorials
I am really glad you liked my tutorial 😊 you're highly welcomed to the family more fondant tutorials on the way surely
I must say am supper impressed. Infact dis your fondant recipe and tips is d best ever. Guess wot I tried making mine as well with your exact recipe n steps and I must say it came out supper great. My I v been so scared of making gelatin fondant s egg white I v been using dough not still coming out perfectly the way I want it. But your recipe girl I must say it worked 100% for me. This is now my fondant recipe. God bless you greatly dear. My fondant is supper stretching n pliable. I actually used it on a dummy and after 5 days scattered it and again to my greatest surprised I knead it again and it was still vry stretching...mehnnn babe this ur recipe na baba o. 🤭😊😊God bless you greatly dear.
Your comment lifted my spirit I must say, I will try my best to make more of fondant teaching how to manage fondant at every weather, thank you for watching and God bless you
Such a beautiful sharing and another wonderful video stay connected 🍹
Wow this is easy to follow step by step. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much sis I really appreciate your love and support
Wawu this is beautiful
Ur teaching is a kiss❤
Thank you 😊
My dear thanks for sharing these wonderful tutorial. I have been longing for these fondant tutorial.
Thank you so much sis for always stopping by I really appreciate the support
I will try this.Thank You for Sharing your Recipe.GODbless you.
Much love, thank you for watching as well
Ok so it’s good to use it after two days! Wow that nice 👍 thank you so much for sharing dear❤️
Thank you so much for watching sis
I really love your teaching, thank you for sharing
I am glad you like the video, thank you do watch my recent fondant video you will find that interesting and helpful too
Maam hats offf thanks for the lovely video
Thank you so much much 😊 I do appreciate this kind comment
Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe, l enjoyed watching
Thank you so much for watching
You are the best, you are a good teacher.
Thank you so much for watching I do appreciate your love and compliment as well
Thank you ma for your tutorial you really good teacher may God bless you AMEN
Amen 🙏 I am glad you found the video helpful
@Glory chiege thanks for sharing ma'am please can I use the fundant immediately after mixture
The longer you live your fondant the best of it you get, but even if you will use it immediately or same day try and let it rest for at least 2-3 hours of making it, thank you for watching and wishing you best in your fondant journey
This your foundat is very nice wow this for sharing
Thank you so much for your wonderful support ❤
Can I add the tylose powder to the dry icing sugar, that is before I add the glucose mixture
Very much fine to do that way
Well done my dear. Nice and helpful tutorial my dear
A great one , please is Tylose powder same thing as CMC powder?
Have same question on my mind
Yes Nwabodo and Baibi, cmc and tylose powder are same thing they're both use to add strength to ur fondant make it very elastic, reduce sweating on fondant, but when buying any of them ensure you go for the best brand you will be glad you did
Wishing you success in your fondant journey
Thank you for the recipe l will definitely use it later
I am so glad you like the tutorial, wishing you success in your fondant journey
Wow, this is amazing. Thanks for sharing sis
Thank you so much for your constant support
This amazing tips. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing thèse idea with us. God bless you
Thank you so much remain blessed too
@@glowineswitecakes thanks for sharing. Please measuring using the measuring spoons, how many spoons of gelatin and glucose would one use for 1kg icing sugar?
Beautiful woman...I don't know it so simple to make a fondant icing and thank you so much for sharing
Thank you so much dear for stopping by
@@glowineswitecakes pls can it be left for 24hour before use
Pls can I make use of dry glucose?
Nooo not at all, liquid glucose or sugar syrup is a must.
Please anty if am using glycerin and c.m.c will i use Tylose power please
No my dear, c.m.c is just the same thing as Tylose powder, once you have c.m.c then you're good to go is the samething
Ok thank you ma
Good evening ma God bless you
Excellent Dear
Thank you so much 💓
Your tutorial was so clear. If fondant is still super sticky on hands then add more powder. Great 👍
I do really appreciate princess thank you for your wonderful support
Thanks ma I really appreciate you for the training
I am so glad that it was helpful
Thank you for sharing. Can cmc be used in place of tylose
Of course very much well
Thank you for watching
You did a great job dear
Thank you so much I really appreciate your kind comment 😊 I am glad you like the tutorial too
Please is Tylose powder deferent from CMC ?
No not at all is not different. The both does exact same thing
Me encantó esa receta de fondant Saludos desde Venezuela .
I really do appreciate Maria Elena thanks for watching
Thanks for sharing your great work and it’s amazing, dear can you share the weight of gelatin please
Gelatin powder 1/2 tablespoon
Half tablespoon
Amazing 😍
Thanks for sharing this dear.
You're welcome thanks for watching
Thanks so much for sharing....please ma can you add white colour to the mixture
Very very possible, so yes and you're most welcome ☺️
Very nice tutorial..thank you😊
Thank you for watching marilyn
Can't find tylose power in my area what else can I use
You can use cmc powder dear, thanks for watching, when buying cmc do go for the best brand
Nice tutorial
I do appreciate 🙏 thanks for watching
Nice fondant recipe. Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad you like the recipe.
you're so good you're so good at baking
Ma can we use cmc instead of tyloce powder nd is ut d same measurements
Oh yes Tylose powder c.m.c they're both the same thing, just different brand name nothing more.
Is tylose the same as CMC?
Yes very much the same, infact Tylose powder is just a brand name the content in the container is c.m.c
Thanks for sharing these tutorial is helpful
But I didn't see Cmc and again what is tylose powder is it the same as cmc?
Yes cmc is just desame as tylose powder, if you can't get cmc then tylose powder will go as well.
@@glowineswitecakes thanks love
Thanks sis for sharing this amazing video with us
Please if I don't have tylos powder will I use Crisco? Or it's compulsory to use it (tylos powder)?
First tylose powder is totally different from crisco, tylose powder is as the same as cmc so you can go for cmc if you can't find tylose powder, just make sure to buy the best cmc brand 👍 then crisco is a baking shortening which is just like a Vaseline but it's an edible one which we use to keep fondant moisturized
Can i make without cmc or tylose?
No Fomb, tylose powder or c.m.c is the life of fondant, the life of fondant depends on any of them
Okay thank
Can i shive the icing sugar with CMC at the same time
Yes for sure you can
I enjoyed watching the whole tutorials you are creative dear 👏😘
Thank you so much nwanyi oma
Ma, did you stored the fondant in the fridge before using it?
No just wrapped it in a plastic bag and keep inside a tight container that all
Am learning here thanks for sharing this amazing video
Thank you so much sis for stopping by
I have tried your fondant it is not melting or sweating. Thank you so much ma
I really appreciate your support and love, I am glad 😊 this video was of a help to you ❤️
Is tylose powder the same as cmc
Oh yes very same
Did you use cold water for the gealtin powder?
O yes
Please ma is the cold water room temperature water?
Please is the Tylose powder the same as cmc?
Yes Cute Yole, tylose powder and cmc are same thing, do check a live video I made it will help answer alot of your fondant questions including this one I said alot concerning tylose powder and cmc, go to Live in my channel you will see the video
I love the idea
Thank you so much ☺️
Thanks so much ma for sharing this method, please can someone use glycerin in hot weather
Yes of course you just need to reduce the quantity you will add to it and then use more cmc or Tylose powder too on hot days
Wow you're the best ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you so much 🙏😊
What do u use as a preservative
No addition of preservative fondant is sugar and can last for 3 months plus if wrapped up very well with a plastic bag and in a tight container
I don't have tylose powder..so what could i use instead of tylose powder?
Thank you for watching, mariamfarjana you can use C.M.C
@@glowineswitecakes thank u
Please at d end u said u will live it to rest for two day before working with it ,so am asking can't I use it and cover my cake immediately and if am covering immediately do I need to use baking shortening to massage the fondant too
Thanks for watching Francisca, to your question yes you can use it to cover your like after 2 to 3 hours of making it, but it have to be on white no addition of color, adding color to it and using it that same day won't be a good idea it will definitely sweat especially if it a humid season, then for baking shortening yes you can use baking shortening to massage it but it's not a most, baking shortening helps make our fondant to be more workable, but be conscious when using it so you don't over add it to your fondant especially during heat season, I will advise not to use it at all during that heat period
Love this video, nice ❤
Thank you so much 😊
Good explanation but please which one is tylose powder and what is d work. Thx
Tylose powder helps your fondant to be strong it adds strength to fondant and also helps it to stretch and prevent sweating of fondant.
This is beautiful. Please what makes fondant icing to break after storing for 24hours?
Thank you Pwol Fidelia for watching, I wish I could have a better way to answer your question than typing, your fondant is not breaking try and wet your hands when you want to massage your fondant and then massage your fondant very thoroughly give it time massage it so well and you will get the best electric fondant, and plz do check on my channel you will see a Q&A fondant live video i made, that video will answer alot of your questions chech the Live one my channel you will find the video
Nice tutorial u sure explained it step by step making it easier for beginners...good job
I really appreciate your support asa
Great video thank you for sharing
Thank you Tiffany for watching
Thanks , this is amazing 😍,
I am glad you find the video helpful, thank you for watching
Thank you for this tutorial. Pls can Tylose powder be substituted with CMC?
@sabbath yes Tylose Powder and CMC does same work,but I prefer tylose powder cause is more reliable, I really don't know if cmc is of different brands, just like tylose powder have different company products which I have tasted three different types and there's one out of the three I much prefer is smaller and more expensive but is very much reliable especially during heat season, so when you go for cmc try and ask of a very good quality one if they're different brands. Thank you for watching the video good luck on your fondant making
Thank you. Actually, I just started making fondant. This is my 2nd attempt and it came out well. I will try using Tylose when it's hot weather. Thank once again for the tutorial. Love you
@@glowineswitecakes Thank you mama😍♥️🙏
Please 🙏 ma, if I want it colored instead of white, when can I add it?.
Thanks for the teaching, i will be trying it out next week.
Thank you for watching, to color your fondant, you can add your color instantly if you wish any time of your choice is good.
Please is it for all weather, and whats the purpose of tylous powered?
Yes this fondant recipe is for all weather, alittle tip for you, during the rainy season make your fondants ready like a week ahead or even weeks ahead store them if you need to color anyone for your cake work, do that atleast 2 days ahead of the work, fondant can be very hard to deal with during the rainy season, fondant sweats alot this period but with this method you will have less stress, and during this season cover your cake with more tick fondant and best method to go is parnell,
Then Tylose Powder is also another product as c.m.c so either cmc or tylose powder there are made for same purpose but when buying any of them beg the shop to sale the best brand to you for more reliable fondant 👍 wishing you success in your fondant journey
Wow,amazing, thanks for sharing ❤
You're welcome thank you for the lovely comment I am glad you find the video helpful
Thanks alot dear, please how do you store your fondant after rapping with a bag, is it inside the refrigerator or outside that you store it, and how long does it stay without spoiling
Thank you Rositta for watching, you can actually store your fondant in a plastic container and your fondant can stay for for even 3 months without getting spoilt, especially when it's plain white fondant it's can't go bad so easily cause it's fully sugar and all items used to make it, is also sugar, so is best you make your fondant plain white store it without coloring then 4 or 5 days before using then color it your desired color and use, I hope this goes a long way to help your fondant journey 💯👍
Thanks alot dear, you are the best
Thanks for sharing. this is helpful
Pls. What is tailous powder and is it must to. And what of glycerine I fondant. Pls enlighten me I need help. My fondant is not always smooth.
Thank you for watching Abiodun, so tylose powder is just the same as cmc, but I find it more better than cmc maybe because where I reside no other brand of cmc just 1 brand I would have given another company a try, so tylose powder and cmc are same thing, but if you're using any of them then you go for the best of it, then for glycerin is very good to add to fondant 1kg of icing sugar 1tablespoon of glycerin it will give your fondant a shine and help avoid it from drying out make it easy to knead any day any time, hope this help you out on your fondant journey wishing you the best
Nice tutorial, thanks for sharing sis l learn something new today😍
Thanks ma for the tutorial. Please ma when is the proper timebor day to add color to the fondant using this method
Thank you so much nma for watching, so if you are such a busy baker you can make your fondant 1 month month ahead a month plus, then store it without coloring then 2 days or even a night before the day you will cover your cake with the fondant then you can add your color, the longer the days you added your color to your fondant the more dark an brighter the color comes out in your fondant but I don't like my colored fondant staying more than a week.i hope this answers your questions wish you best in your fondant journey
When do you add cmc coz l can't see it
I used tylose powder but you can use cmc so if you saw when I added my tylose powder that's exactly when you can as well add your cmc thank you for watching
Thank you 😍 mama May God bless you 🙏🙏
Bless you too dear, thanks for watching
Pls when did you add the Tylose powder
Hi Cherem I added my Tylose powder almost immediately I poured out my icing sugar dough to my kneading surface, I did the addition twice you can just take your time and go through the video again you will hear when I made mention of Tylose powder addition
Please is Tylose powder also cmc
Yes Juliet they're both the samething but any one of them you're buying try and go for the best brand, thank you for watching
It's tylose powder same thing as cmc ma?
O yes very much same
@@glowineswitecakes ok, thanks so much
Where can we get talus powder and then kind of glucose
You can get Tylose powder from a cake store or you if you can get c.m.c is also good as Tylose powder, glucose syrup is the glucose you need.
Thank you very much God bless you❤
You're most welcome ☺️
Well-done ma, please can I use cmc instead of Tylose powder
For sure cmc can go if you don't have tylose powder, just make sure to buy the best brand of cmc don't go for quantity go for quality
Can one replace tylose with cmc?
Yes of course just go for the best brand of cmc
Is tylose powder different from cm powder
O yes dear, both does same job just different company different names, but if you want to buy of them tell your cake store to give you best of the brand of any of them 👍
Please what is the difference between tylose powder and cmc powder?
Nothing at all the both are same thing just buy the best brand of you're buying any of them.
Ma please is cmc same with tylose powder
Yes Nma cmc and tylose powder does same job in fondant, but plz when buying cmc or tylose powder ask for the best of it
Great tutorial and am glad to be Part of it! Well learnt and I make mine with marshmallows 👍I love the tips you gave as well
That's so nice to hear thank you so much for watching
Please I did it but is hard what will make it soft
I would like to know did the fondant became hard immediately or days after you stored it, if it was some days of storing it that it became hard then nothing is wrong , fondant goes alittle hard once stored, all you just need to do is to take a knife and slice through it little by little till you have cut them into pieces then you start massaging it part by part and you can also deep your hands In water a little not much and use it to massage it gradually it will start warming up and become silky again, but if it became hard immediately then you either added excess tylose powder or cmc, in a case like this I advise you make another fondant with just a little tylose powder or without at all and mix it up with the hard fondant and the combination will be normal, I hope this helps, please do check my fondant video of 1 month ago you will find it very helpful too because I made little changes also.
Dose Tylose powder has another name and what is the use
Tylose powder is a brand on it own, which have many other companies as well producing theirs, so they're other Tylose Powder from different companies in the market, then another item that can be used in place of tylose powder is C.M.C, but for me I prefer tylose powder maybe I am yet to get a better brand of cmc but till then tylose powder is best for me, with it I am very much assured I will not get difficulty in working with my fondant, be it in heat season or any season
Wow so beautiful and elastic, thanks for sharing dear
Thank you so much Love Cakes I really appreciate your support and love ❤
Can it be kept in freezer and for like how many days
Thank you for watching @Jemiseyebukola4736 it can be kept in the fridge not freezer, but it have to be well wrapped with a plastic bag to prevent any water penetration, and even with fridge your fondant van stay in a calm room temperature for 2months plus.
Abeg which one is cmc is it same as tilus powder
O yes cmc is the same with tylose powder.
Thank u for the tutorial. May I know inatead of gelatin powder how much can we use gelatin leaf? In grams pls
Thank you so much Ayomi for watching OK to your question to be honest I never knew there's gelatin leaf, I can't tell the gram either, but I would advise you check the label or the pack definitely there should be measurement written on the body, I wish I was able to help out.
Thanks for the sharing, is tylose the same with cmc?
O yes there're both same thing, but go for the most best of it either cmc or tylose powder,when you want to buy go for best quality for more reliable result. Thank you for watching the video
@@glowineswitecakesplease what was the weight of the final product