Remember how a slice of bread can soften a hardened box of brown sugar? The exact same trick works for fondant. It’s like a moisture fairy that comes to rescue your hard work without changing the taste.
How to Keep Premade Fondant Decorations Soft - I Scream for Buttercream
Here’s what you do: Place your finished fondant decorations in an airtight container. Then, tuck a soft slice of plain white bread in there, but don’t let it touch your decorations. Use a piece of parchment or wax paper as a barrier.
Check on them after six to eight hours. The bread will go stale, but your fondant will be as soft as the day you made it. It’s almost spooky how well it works. I keep a mini “fondant hotel” with a bread slice in my pantry, and it’s saved me countless times before a party.
The “Sugar Syrup” Rescue
What if your fondant is already hard and you need it soft right now? Don’t panic. You don’t have to throw it in the bin. Get a little spray bottle—the kind you use for misting plants—and fill it with water.
Lightly mist the dry edges of your decoration. Then, ball it up and knead it with your hands. It’s like waking up dry Play-Doh. The water slowly gets absorbed, and within a minute or two, it’s pliable again.
Alternatively, mix a few drops of glycerin (sold at baking stores or pharmacies) into your fondant before you shape it. Glycerin is a humectant, which means it holds onto water like a friendly sponge. That tiny addition can keep your fondant soft for weeks.
How to Keep Premade Fondant Decorations Soft - I Scream for Buttercream
