Roses

 

     The method for making this rose is really not efficient. I found that the rose didn't look very nice. When I threaded the petal through the spaghetti, it was very dry and would just crack when I was trying to work with it. Due to this problem, I couldn't really follow the instructions fully since I was panicking trying to scrap the petals together as they broke off of each other.

     In summary, fondant dries really fast and is not willing to work with you.

Mums

 

     I absolutely hated creating mums. They were extremely time consuming and the petals would keep breaking off of the spaghetti because they were way too dry. I found that the petals were way too thick to look anything near realistic. Also, the end result wasn't pretty at all. I would probably never use these on a cake

Button Flowers

 

     I found that these button flowers were the easiest ones to create out of all the flowers. This is because they're made with a simple cutter that cuts the fondant into the exact shapes you need.

     The button in the middle is really cute and I learned that you need A LOT of cornstarch to get the textures on the petals without them sticking!

Carnations

 

     I think that the carnation was my best flower. I created the carnation by ruffling out a bunch of layers then stacking them on top of each other. the little rips on the edges of the flower actually made it look a lot more realistic and delicate.

As I added more layers, the flower got really heavy and hard to hold. So I put it in a circle cutter to hold the shape. Overall, I found the carnation simple to make and very pretty. However, it was time consuming.

Calla Lilies

 

    For the next couple labs, we will be creating a different type of flower each class. This class, we made calla lilies out of fondant. Personally, I don't think mine looked very realistic. However, I'm sure with lots of practice, a realistic looking lily could be achieved!

     We started the lily out by cutting out a heart shape and ruffling the edges with the ball tool. Then, we wrapped the heart around a cone flower former to let it set. While it was setting, we created a little sausage from fondant and dipped it in yellow sprinkles to form the middle part of the lily. We also created a green half circle for the calyx.

      I learned that flowers are kind of difficult to make and take lots of patience.

Fondant Cupcakes

 

     In this lab, we made delectable chocolate cupcakes with cute fondant toppers. I decided to go with a minion theme because I think minions are super fun and add a really cute touch. The cupcake itself was very rich and the buttercream was light and fluffy.

     I created the base of the fondant topper using the lid of a sprinkles jar and cut out the smaller circles using the open end of icing tips. For the eyes, I used the smaller end of the icing tip to create different sized circles. For the tongue, I rolled a small ball and flattened it. Then, using a pairing knife, I pushed a line into the middle to create detail. After these toppers dried, I iced my cupcakes with a star tip and placed the toppers on the icing.

Overall, I think that these cupcakes would be really great for kid parties. This lab made me realize all the different possibilities with fondant! I think that it's really fun but frustrating to work with.

Bread Braiding with Pulla Bread

 

     In this lab, we created detailed braids with dough. The bread itself was packed with flavor and was very delicious. It was perfectly soft and the cardamom added an amazing scent and taste to the bread. This loaf was so scrumptious that I couldn't resist not eating it...explains the broken off end in the photo above. 

     The dough started off really sticky but after the flour, it turned pliable and ended up being easy to work with. We left the bread to rise in the bowl for around 2 hours. The ceramic bowl ensured that the heat would be kept within to help the yeast grow.

     I did a four-strand braid for my loaf. It was really simple and made my loaf look a lot more attractive. We also sprinkled the tops of the bread with sugar crystals. As soon as the bread came out of the oven, we brushed it with a coffee glaze which produced a gorgeous shine.

     Overall, I thought that this bread was delicious and the braiding made it look extra pretty. I would definitely make this again!

Bread

     Making bread, hoorah, how exciting! This was my first time creating home made bread and it was a fun time! Coming to school at 8 made me feel more productive throughout the day. I personally had a really fun time watching the yeast grow inside the beaker.

     I thought that this dough was a little too stretchy and sticky to work with. I tried making a pretzel but it looked a little wonky and lopsided. The clover buns were reallllly delicious though. My favourite thing about them is how the 3 different parts of the bun can be peeled apart so that they're easy to eat. Kind of like string cheese but bread version. This recipe inspired my mom to start creating her own bread at home which is great because her bread is really delicious.

Pysanka

     The above photo of my pysanka is the result of dropping it in my car and wrapping it in a wet one which rubbed off the dye. I think it looks better like that to be honest. Anyways, this was a really fun lab! I've always wondered how these intricate designs were created and after this lab, I've realized that it is a lot easier than it looks!

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     My favourite part about this egg would probably be the ombré spokes coming off of the flower. I was trying to go for a gradual gradient starting from green to the purple in the middle. I found the dying process the most fun because it was really easy. Tracing the pencil lines took such a long time but in the end it was worth every second!

Easter Carrot Cake Eggs

     These carrot cakes were a lot of fun to make because I got to be crafty and creative with the designs. The cake batter was so thick that we thought we did something wrong! 3 of them ended up cracking but other than that, everything was fine.

     I didn't actually eat the cake so I don't know how it tasted. I thought that the daffodils were easy to make but not very pretty. They dried very slowly and also cracked easily. I think I placed a little too many on my purple egg so it looked slightly messy...I loved the colours though! For the second egg, I decided to go for a more classic looking egg. So I piped these swirly designs on with my buttercream and added a pretty white flower on top with the star tip. I would totally make these again!