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Piñatas will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week. ---------

It’s best to use food colouring pastes rather than liquids. ---------

Roll, cut and bake one portion of dough at a time. While those biscuits are cooking, roll and cut the next batch, ready for the oven. ---------

The surface of the royal icing must be covered with plastic wrap and then damp paper towel or a tea towel to stop it drying out. ---------If properly covered and sealed, royal icing will keep at a cool room temperature or in the fridge for several days.