Dried Out Fondant

Decorating By ge978 Updated 17 Aug 2005 , 6:42pm by ge978

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ge978 Posted 16 Aug 2005 , 9:38pm
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Hi! I have some old fondant I had left over from a wedding cake I did and its hard and dried out. Is there any way to salvage it? I'm not using it for anything but practice - nobody is going to eat it. I'd love any suggestions.
Thanks

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MrsMissey Posted 16 Aug 2005 , 10:18pm
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Found this on Baking911:

Glycerin / Glycerine: A colorless, odorless, syrupy liquid made from fats and oils and used to retain moisture and add sweetness to foods. It also helps to prevent sugar crystallization in foods like candy. Stir into icing to restore consistency or use to soften fondant or royal icing.

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antonia74 Posted 16 Aug 2005 , 10:41pm
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Dry microwaving it for less than 10 seconds and see if you can knead it back into softness. (Watch the centre of the ball though...it can get really hot!)

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ge978 Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 1:26am
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Microwave..duh..I can't believe that thought never even crossed my mind. Sometimes I think having children turns your brain to mush. Anyway the glycerin is a good idea but honestly, I'm too lazy to go to the store.. lol.
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beachcakes Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 1:36am
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You could also try kneading some Crisco into it. But try the microwave first.

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auzzi Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 7:15am
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Toss it...rolled fondant can never be "salvaged" once it had started to dry.

"Glycerine......to soften fondant or royal icing." It is added when making the recipe not after the rolled fondant is already made.

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MrsMissey Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 12:44pm
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...when I look lessons from toba garrett, she said that she works in glycerine to soften it again!

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ge978 Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 6:07pm
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Just wanted to let you know that microwaving the fondant worked...it was just over a year old and I didn't even know I had it. I put it in the microwave for 15 seconds and rolled it out. Perfect! Thank you for the suggestions guys!

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Niki027 Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 6:12pm
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Originally Posted by auzzi

Toss it...rolled fondant can never be "salvaged" once it had started to dry.




I agree. Plus if it's old you're probably sacrificing quality!

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ge978 Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 6:42pm
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Oh I wouldn't suggest this for fondant that was going to be eaten. I was just using it to practice my bows with. Otherwise I agree...throwing it out would be best.

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