How to Make Fondant Cherry Blossoms

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select the fondant for working with.

   If wished, colour it pink or red, as follows:
   To colour fondant, you'll need to get pink or red food colouring.
   
   Use gel or paste colouring, not the liquid type, as only the first two will work.
   
   Take a toothpick and dab it into the colour and apply on the fondant.
   
   Knead the colouring in until you get a solid colour throughout the fondant.
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   Step 2: Roll out the fondant.

   Have the flower cutters ready. , Using the flower cutter, press into the fondant.
   
   Pull the cutter upward, then carefully pop the cut out of the cutter. , Using a different toothpick and run it on to the petals creating a crease that a flower has. , Place it the silver candy ball the center of your flower.
   
   This is the perfect finishing touch. , Put it in the fridge; fondant is very delicate and will crack if you leave it out. , To apply the flower on a cake, use royal icing to glue it in place.
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   Step 3: Create flowers from the fondant.

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   Step 4: Put the cherry blossom fondant cut-outs on a plate.

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   Step 5: Add a sprinkle of your choice (for example

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   Step 6: use the small hard silver candy balls).

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   Step 7: Let the fondant flower dry on the plate in the fridge.

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   Step 8: Use as a decorative flower.

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