Fondant will harden when it is exposed to air, but how quickly it hardens will depend on the humidity and the air temperature. In humid environments, it takes longer to dry. When you have made decorations for a cake, you need them to harden so that they will hold their form.
How do you harden fondant?
How to Harden Fondant Icing?
- Choose a hard, flat surface for your fondant to dry on. Silicone, cloth, or drying your fondant on paper towels can take longer and leave unwanted patterns on your icing.
- When rolling out your fondant try to make it as thin as possible. ...
- Use light. ...
- Use a hairdryer!
Does homemade fondant get hard?
On the other hand, there are also homemade fondants. ... As mentioned earlier, most fondant will naturally harden over time when simply left out. If the temperature is cool and the air is humid, it will be very difficult for the glycerin in the fondant to dry out, making it harder for your fondant to solidify.
