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sonoma9
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 6:25 pm |
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Sounds like your instructor is suffering from a bit of MMF snobbery! lol - just kidding.
I only use mmf because I don't do enough to justify buying a bunch of the "real" fondant. I like it though and have gotten so used to it's quirks and how to fix them that I would miss them if they weren't there.
All the fondant you see in my pics is fondat. You CAN decorate with it, but you do need to know how to make it harder, like using gum-tex or something like that. Like anything else, it just takes time.
HTH - S. |
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Hawkette
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 6:26 pm |
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I use MMF a lot and love it. It's so easy to make. I've used it for bows (see my groom cake), and it works fine. Just be sure to leave LOTS of drying time. I dried the groom bow for 2 weeks. I've never noticed mine to be very shiny when I use white, although when I make black, it always seems shiny. I'm not really sure why that is.  Good luck! |
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doitallmom
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:02 pm |
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I love MMF!I haven't had any problems decorating with it either. To me, it's ust bone of those things that kinda takes some trial and error. I too, use cornstarch to roll mine so no, it doesn't come out glossy. All my other experiences/tips have already been posted, so there's probably no need to reeat them all. Good Luck |
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doitallmom
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:42 pm |
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dcabrera
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:33 pm |
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Thanks guys. I did try working withthe fondant and kept shrinking every time I rolled it out. I would add more confectioners and it would break apart. I ended up just using mmf for my accents. By the way, your pictures seem to amaze me more and more, |
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Misdawn
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summernoelle
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Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:12 am |
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You can decorate with MMF! Honestly, it is a little harder than Satin Ice (what I use) but it is great for budget reasons and tastes pretty good. |
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mommyle
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Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:35 am |
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| dcabrera wrote: | | Thanks guys. I did try working withthe fondant and kept shrinking every time I rolled it out. I would add more confectioners and it would break apart. I ended up just using mmf for my accents. By the way, your pictures seem to amaze me more and more, |
If you are losing elasticity (sp) then you probably have too much PS in it. I've done it before too. I make more MMF and when it is still VERY wet I mix it into the fondant that is giving me the problems. And go from there. Good luck! Eventually you will learn to love fondant. of ALL types. But it really makes it easier knowing how to make your own, because then you aren't afraid to play with it, and you will learn to fix your own mistakes. HTH |
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dcabrera
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Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:25 pm |
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Can u mix it with a KA? Is it better to mix in color when the mmf is wet or dry? |
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Ruby2uesday
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Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:46 pm |
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I'll be making my first batch of MMF tonight to start making some accents for a cake next weekend. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time! LOL
On a side note. I was at Walmart last night looking in the Wilton section and a lady and her daughter were eyeballing the Fondant. You could tell they were somewhat "new" to it so i told them about MMF and told them to come here for great recipes!!! |
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Misdawn
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Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:48 pm |
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I have always mixed MMF in my KA, but you have to make sure you watch it closely. I have heard horror stories of bakers that have burned up the motor in their KA when the fondant got too stiff. |
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doitallmom
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:20 am |
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dcabrera, you can add color either way. I find it best to add color when wet if you need a large amount of one color , though. If the batch is mostly for accent though, I just add color to the fondant as I need that color. |
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sonoma9
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:10 pm |
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| dcabrera wrote: | | Can u mix it with a KA? Is it better to mix in color when the mmf is wet or dry? |
Yes, I do it always in the KA, BUT, you HAVE to keep it set on the bread kneading setting (#2 for the Artisan I have) or else you'll burn out the motor. I did that to my first one. Use the dough hook always. You can mix it in either way, but if you add too much, it will change the consistency of the MMF. It might make it break apart easier -- too wet. But, this is the trial and error process.
Also, be aware, some colors actually fade if they're left in the light too long. Pink will go white truly. Cover the cakes or accents or put them in a cabinet. If you can put it in a box even better -- cardboard only. Tupperware will make it go soft. Good luck!
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