Fondant

[chrisb]

Humm
I put a couple of boxes on with an order the order was over £750 and they still charges me £14.50.each on the fondant
phone call to rep tommorow

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

each Bako area is independent so the prices depend on the local manager

 

[chrisb]

Thanks JKBM, next time I need some might make an excuse for a drive to Wales

I can pick my cheese and onion pasties up to might get a better deal on them

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Prices on the up

Association order put in today for fondant - price has gone up nearly a pound from that quoted just over a week ago.
Thanks Brexit!!

 

[Hivemaker.]

Association order put in today for fondant - price has gone up nearly a pound from that quoted just over a week ago.

Often goes up in price about this time of year, couple of years ago it went from £8 to nearly £12.

Don't need any for a while since buying a tonne for £5 box.

 

[Bee Bumble]

Whilst on the topic of fondant, what can be done with fondant which has solidified other than chucking it in the bin?

 

[Erichalfbee]

Make syrup with it

 

[madasafish]

Whilst on the topic of fondant, what can be done with fondant which has solidified other than chucking it in the bin?

Onto a large wooden board, cut off manageable chunks, gentle spray with water, knead until all water absorbed.. repeat if needed, Use or store in sealed poly bags..

I recycle all my hard fondant like that.. being mean.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Whilst on the topic of fondant, what can be done with fondant which has solidified other than chucking it in the bin?

keep mine in the original boxesout in one of the sheds - cold and damp all winter, never seems to go hard - boxes get to look a bit grotty though.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Often goes up in price about this time of year, couple of years ago it went from £8 to nearly £12.

Don't need any for a while since buying a tonne for £5 box.

Not paying a lot more than you for it still - it's kept it's price the last few years - went down a bit last year but had the heads up in September that sugar prices were rising - got my ton of syrup before it went up

 

[BeeJayBee]

Whilst on the topic of fondant, what can be done with fondant which has solidified other than chucking it in the bin?

If it's brick hard then smash it into bits with a hammer and give it to the bees. They won't mind. Otherwise you can cut it with a knife that's been dipped into warm water, or just spray the surface with water and leave it for a day.

I have heard people talking of putting a block of hard fondant onto a baking tray, spraying it with water, and very gently heating it in the oven to soften it. Haven't tried it so don't know if it works.

 

[REDWOOD]

Stab holes with large knife, throw some water over it and leave it for a few days to re-hydrate usually works

 

[masterBK]

If you put the hard fondant in poly freezer bag with a litte water and give it 20- 30 secs in microwave oven it will become soft again and can be kneaded back into what ever shape you want.