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What do you use to make fondant firm or hard?

(6 posts) (4 voices)
  • Started 2 months ago by Jillbakescakes
  • Latest reply from Kelly
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    I usually mix a little mexican sugar paste with fondant, but it's a little pricey.

    Is this what you use Tylose for...?

    J xx

    Posted Feb 21 2012 12:13 am #
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    Yes Tylose or CMC powder about 2-3 teaspoons per 1lb or…

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    Posted Feb 21 2012 12:43 am #
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    Hi--Yes, we flip flop between CMC or tylose---but use tylose most…

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    Posted Feb 21 2012 1:44 am #
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    Thank you both! I am UK so no humidity problem.

    I would…

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    Posted Feb 21 2012 12:27 pm #
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    Let us know how it goes! I think it will do…

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    Posted Feb 21 2012 3:44 pm #
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    how long does it take for fondant and mmf to harden…

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    Posted Feb 21 2012 10:39 pm #

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