Glycerin In Fondant ?

Baking By just_for_fun Updated 16 Sep 2008 , 7:38am by bobhope

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just_for_fun Posted 10 Sep 2008 , 12:02am
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In Toba Garrett's fondant, one of the ingredients is glycerin, and it is optional. What does it do the fondant? Is it a good idea to use it, or is it not necessary?
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pastrylady Posted 10 Sep 2008 , 10:10pm
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I think it's a softener and moisturizer. I use it in my fondant (not Toba Garrett's). Depending on what else is in the recipe, I think the fondant might be too dry without it.

You can buy it in a pharmacy.

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just_for_fun Posted 16 Sep 2008 , 1:45am
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thanks!!

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bobhope Posted 16 Sep 2008 , 7:38am
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hi!i use glycerin too in my fondant. i think it keeps the fondant from drying up icon_smile.gif

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