Fondant Question

Decorating By Verina Updated 4 Jul 2007 , 5:12am by SScakes

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Verina Posted 22 Jun 2007 , 9:28am
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Maybe a silly question but ...

I purchased a 25kg box of fondant (I live in SA and I got a great price for it direct from the supplier). It seems very soft and I was wondering if I could just add cornstarch or powedered sugar to it in order to roll it out to cover cakes etc. I want to add tylose to it to use for moulding. What should I be careful of??

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Ariginal Posted 22 Jun 2007 , 9:46am
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I have a non stick mat i roll out on but yes you could use either... i also add tylose for moulding it works a treat. have fun

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Verina Posted 3 Jul 2007 , 8:55am
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Ariginal, thank you so much for your reply. This is a great help - would hate to ruin my icing. Sorry for my late thanks - I was not able to get to CC for a week and a half with my baby in hospital.

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SScakes Posted 3 Jul 2007 , 9:24am
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Verina, The thing I would do is add tylose to small amounts of the fondant. I have found that if I add tylose to my fondant, it will get hard after a couple of days of not using it.

Hope I have explained this correctly.

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Verina Posted 3 Jul 2007 , 9:26am
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Thanks I will try that.

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DianeLM Posted 3 Jul 2007 , 2:07pm
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I second the tylose recommendation. I always have to add it to my Satin Ice pre-colored red and black fondant, otherwise it's too thin and stretchy. Be sure to let the fondant rest overnight for maximum results.

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Limpy Posted 3 Jul 2007 , 2:50pm
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Sorry. I am in Canada. What is tylose? Is it the same as glycerine?

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miriel Posted 3 Jul 2007 , 4:18pm
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Originally Posted by Limpy

Sorry. I am in Canada. What is tylose? Is it the same as glycerine?




This is tylose from Nick Lodge: http://www.internationalsugarart.com/cgi-bin/store/shop.cgi?ud=OUxHSTQ5NEk4TSUlJSUlJTExODM0NzkzMTMA&storeid=1&sortby=categories&searchtext=tylose&cols=1&&c=detail.htm&itemid=TP105

"Specially formulated to resist humidity, improved freeze and thaw stability, low bacteria count gives long shelf like, emulsifies fat to prevent oxidation, flower and showpieces dry remarkably fast, excellent to use in pastillage."

It is also available from Country Kitchens: http://www.countrykitchensa.com/catalog/product.aspx?T=1&productId=619070

It is different from glycerine.

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loriemoms Posted 3 Jul 2007 , 5:29pm
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Is it any different from gum paste powder?

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Limpy Posted 3 Jul 2007 , 9:38pm
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does anyone from Canada know if it is available here?

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SScakes Posted 4 Jul 2007 , 5:12am
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You can also use CMC/tylopur/gumtex

Also have a look at this post.
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-93101-tylose.html+cmc

HTH

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