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Bakers a fondant Q?
Can I color it with food coloring? Or do I need to use gel coloring? Any great go-to websites about fondant?
I'm not doing a cake, just a few decorative circles to top cupcakes with..incase you were wondering. TIA.
Re: Bakers a fondant Q?
Are you making the fondant, or buying white and coloring it? When I make MMF, I have used both regular and gel before (I think Americolor). However, I add it to the marshmallows as it is being heated up, though, so I don't have to knead it in (like the link suggests). The only problem with this is that if you want 2 different colors, you have to make separate batches and figure out what proportions of each ingredient to use, depending on the proportions of your different colors, whereas, if you make a big batch of white, you can split it up later (but coloring it by kneading it in is a PITA).
I will say it's hard to get a really bright color - need a lot of food coloring (probably less of the gel stuff, though). And I have heard that a color gets deeper over time (especially red), so be careful if you are making it a day in advance. Give a color a day to rest before you add more later. I haven't really had this experience - I didn't feel like the colors deepened overnight, but I have never made a really dark color before, so maybe I never needed enough food coloring to make a difference.
I have not bought white and colored it myself - my guess is that you can do that with either food color or gel just fine, but you will need to knead it in.
Good luck!
I buy the Wilton pre-made fondant often and flavor it (vanilla or other flavor extract - the instructions are on the pkg of fondant) and color it with gels. I prefer gel food colorings hands down over liquid, especially for fondant.
My advice would be to wear some disposable gloves for kneading the color in, if you have some, work on a surface dusted with confectioners sugar, and keep any fondant you aren't working with wrapped in plastic wrap until you're ready for it because it does dry out quickly.
Have Fun!
Thank you both for the advice!
I just bought a box of Wilton fondant in pure white, I've heard it can be a bear to color, so I'm really nervous!
I'm trying to do(something like) this:
It's for my sister's baby shower in Arizona. I planned on cutting out the fondant toppers ahead of time, then just pack them in my suitcase. Is this a horrible idea?
How much food coloring do you think it would take to get those colors? I plan on cutting the package in half, one half being the blue, other the green. No yellow.
Also, do I HAVE to buy a fondant rolling pin, or would a wood European rolling pin work okay?
I thought that special fondant rolling pin was another ploy to spend more money!! Haha. I bought a big bag of powdered sugar, and will make a huge mess. I'm so excited to make them! I wish it wasn't 3 weeks away. :[ They are Zebra (white & chocolate) with cream cheese frosting, does that not sound amazing. Mmm. Pictures OF COURSE! Well, only if they look amazing..