Fondant Questions.....

Decorating By anitnoslen Updated 24 Oct 2008 , 9:16pm by bashini

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anitnoslen Posted 24 Oct 2008 , 6:31pm
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I've only used fondant once and I have a few questions.

1. How far in advance can I make my fondant figures?
2. Can they be frozen?
3. After I color fondant, how long will it keep?
4. Should it be refrigerated once colored?

TIA!!

Tina

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banba Posted 24 Oct 2008 , 6:59pm
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You can make fondant figures weeks in advance and if you add some tylose or use a mix of 50/50 gumpaste they keep even better.

I think figures can last months maybe even years if they don't get any moisture in them. You can even shellac them with confectioners glaze!

I am not sure about freezing figures but they would keep just fine in an airtight container.

Fondant coloured or uncoloured keeps for a long time but once it's coloured the colours will eventually fade a bit.

Some people keep fondant in the fridge and some don't. I don't, I just keep it in air tight containers.

I think fondant keeps for up to 6 months but mine never lasts that long as I don't make large batches, just what I need!

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bashini Posted 24 Oct 2008 , 9:16pm
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I agree with banba. Don't put the figures in the fridge or freezer. Keep them in an airtight box and out of direct sun light. I have kept mine for years and years now.

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