My fondant come out like a sponge after rolling it out on this mat. Is anybody had such problem too? I followed all instructions.What do I do wrong?
387808
Hello Tatiana, what do you mean like a sponge? Also what brand of fondant are you using, not all brands works with the mat.
387809
I've had that happen too. What I've done with my mats (which are not "the mat") is just smear a very thin layer of shortening to the mat. I make my own fondant and this has always worked. Don't know why it wouldn't work for The Mat too.
1409322
Hi there, mine got slimy underneath only when I didn't dry the underside of the mat (after washing it in the sink). When I put the wet mat down on the countertop and left it for a few days it got slimy because it could not breathe (the silicone is non-permeable), so, I dry the underside of the mat and wipe down the counter beside the sink before I put the mat down. No more sliminess.
1226442
DO NOT season the PRO MAT. There should have been a small instruction sheet rolled up in it that tells you just to wash it. The seasoning step is only for the Original Mat to eliminate static electricity. At this point, simply wash it with warm soapy water, rinse well, and dry VERY well- no wet spots or the fondant will stick! Sometimes I even air dry it after that. If you don't get all of the residue off, you may need to wash it one more time, but it should be fine after that.
690729
It's perfect for fondant cakes. I used a little bit of piping gel and it worked great. If you use water, just lightly dampen it because the paper will melt. Also, water will make the paper curl.
1429441
I bought the 12" and my cake stuck. I had to put butter and then coat it with flour and that worked. Hope that helps
25269
Mine started sticking too.. made ugly cakes and I threw it out. I know they were meant to not stick for more than using them a few times. I sprayed with the flour spray thinking maybe it would work better but some still stuck. The pans cost too much not to be better than this. I thought I was buying the best brand of pan. I washed by hand each little cake hole. Nothing was sticking on them that would have caused this problem. Just disappointed. If, anyone has an answer to this I would really like to know.
209380
It Taste like buttercream. It is actually one of the better tasting fondants just to sloppy. Hopefully the texture will be better for you.
633785
If you use fondant, I make sure the fondant is in the mold firmly. Then place in the freezer for ten minutes. It comes out without breaking.
95599
The one I received flattened out immediately! I love this mat. Another mat that I ordered (different brand) has yet to flatten out after six months of use. Maybe you can exchange the one you received.
2215364
Try keeping it in the frig. Not only should it remain thick, but the coolness feels refreshing. If that doesn't work I would return it. I've had the same problem with hand cream left in the car, and it worked for me. Good luck
320449
I used two boxes of cake mix and it didn't fill the cake pan all the way up. Like with any cake pan, but especially this one since it's plastic and moves a bit more, you have to be careful after baking it so that the cake doesn't get a big crack in it after you take it out of the pan. The only other suggestion I would have is to make sure when you pour it that no air bubbles get into the tiny parts of the motorcycle. I had a couple spots that looked like an air bubble may have messed it up.
804984
Same here. We just pulled it all the way out and the carefully let it roll back in clean watching the line so it didn't "stack up"and was evenly rolled. Hope that helps.
228543
Sounds like too much dough or batter was placed into the pan. I have only ever filled it between half and 3/4 to the top and have never had those problems. You could increase baking time, the cover will keep it from drying out. When I take mine out of the oven, I just let it sit in the pan with the cover on for 5 to 10 minutes as the center will continue to cook.
772191
Mine is the same way. It turns out that it works fine anyway. I have been getting great results for years. Be sure to put some corn meal in the bottom before you put the dough in. Also, preheating is a must. Put the dough into a cold baker and you will spend the rest of the day cleaning it. I know, I did this.
863010
Did you use Swans Down Cake flour, if not I think it is under cooked and too much oil. I always use butter or Crisco vegetable oil. Some times the temp. of you oven can cause this also. I had this happen to me with a new pan which was heavier than the one I normally use, the next time I used the pan I lower the heat from 350 to 325 and it came out okay. Hope this will be of some help to you.
2271850
Your container may be faulty, but maybe not. The terra cotta disc does dry out. Since I bake every weekend, I take it out and soak it on wateronce a week, then snap it back in. The result is that I don't have the same issue you're having. Try soaking the disc once a week and if your problem goes away, you'll be fine. If not, then I bet there's a defect in the container.
633783
If you are using fondant, then the easist part is to make sure that you have a small sharp tool to pull it out from the edge. It should just roll out. I hope this helps.Richard