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colleenant
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Joined: Mar 19, 2008
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Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:54 pm |
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I made mmf today and just checked it and it is very dry and crumbly. What can I add or do to it to soften it up and make it pliable? |
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farmersdaughter4
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Joined: Aug 01, 2009
Posts: 26
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Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:12 pm |
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I put mine into the microwave for about 15-20 seconds...makes fondant warm enough to knead a little. Just kept putting back into microwave for this time amount (kneading after each nuke) until it became soft and pliable again. Hope this helps. |
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Doug
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Joined: Jun 28, 2005
Posts: 9450
Location: NC - just off I95, North of the Border
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Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:21 pm |
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also -- work in more shortening a little dab at a time -- easiest way -- rub on palms of hands to grease them up and then knead the mmf. |
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dsilvest
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Joined: Feb 10, 2008
Posts: 256
Location: Canada
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Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:30 pm |
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When I was first learning about making MMF I also made some batches too dry.
I would made another batch and left it sticky, Then kneaded the two batches together in workable amounts. The fondant will last for a long time so if you can't use 2 batches at once wrap it up and store it.
This method worked well for me. |
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ninatat
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Joined: Apr 19, 2009
Posts: 597
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Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:40 am |
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i break mine into smaller flattened batches and rub with crisco and store, as you know you have to grease your hands well before mixing da i didn't do that once ahhhhhh, and also when kneeding your fondant. if it's just to dry for micro you can add a tiny tiny bit of water, add a little at a time crisco is the biggest secret |
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cabecakes
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Joined: Sep 13, 2009
Posts: 384
Location: Coshocton, Ohio
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Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:57 am |
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I also got mine way too dry once, I just melted up more marshmallows and mixed it all together in my kitchen aid. Worked great. It was the best batch I ever made. LOL. |
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