Helpful tips 

How do you make fondant shiny at home?

Joe Ford

How do you make fondant shiny at home?

Method 1: Eggs whites are a great way to shine up your fondant, and they usually dry within 2 hours if you need a quick shiny fix. Method 2: Add 1 part vodka, and 1 part corn syrup. You will need a brush to paint this mixture onto your fondant with a very thin layer, so it has a better chance of drying well.

How do you make fondant soft again?

An excellent way to soften hard fondant is to use a microwave. Place the fondant in a microwave-proof dish and give it a 5-second burst of heat. Leave it to cool for a couple of minutes, then try to knead it. Repeat as necessary until it is soft enough to use.

What can I do if my fondant is cracking?

Tears and cracks can be repaired by filling them in with a fresh piece of fondant. Smooth edges with your fingertips coated in shortening. Cracks can also be smoothed out with an icing smoother or your fingertips. Do not wet your fingers with water, as this will cause the fondant to melt and tear further.

Is it OK to put fondant in the fridge?

You can easily store unused fondant at room temperature for many months. You can also store fondant in the fridge or freezer.

Can you leave fondant decorations out overnight?

Keep at room temperature, away from sunlight. Decorations: Fondant or gum paste decorations can be made the same day as decorating a cake (if they don’t need to dry), but if they do need to dry, begin making them at least three days before the cake is due, up to 5+ weeks before.

Can I make fondant flowers ahead of time?

The flowers can be made long in advance (up to a month or so), and stored tupperware type container. They are a nice item to have on hand to dress up any baking project.

How long will fondant pieces last?

4 months

How far in advance can you make fondant toppers?

two days

Which brand of fondant is best?

The most popular commercial fondant brands

  • Wilton – This brand is very cheap, but a lot of people don’t like the taste of it.
  • FondX – A great all-around commercial fondant, also available in Elite Premium and Elite Plus.
  • Bakels Pettinice – A commercial fondant that’s easy to work with and tastes great!

Can you use fondant to make figures?

You can certainly make figures just from fondant icing, but sometimes for more intricate or larger models you may need a product that sets a little harder. One option is to mix together fondant and flower paste in a 50/50 mix.

Is modeling chocolate better than fondant?

It is very similar to fondant but it tastes like chocolate. Modeling chocolate can be used like fondant to decorate and cover cakes or it can be used as a sculpting material to create forms and shapes. It dries harder than fondant, so sculpted pieces made of modeling chocolate will hold their shape really well.