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MiZzBeLLa
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Joined: Sep 30, 2007
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:06 pm |
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So it's my first fondant. I followed the recipe exactly. 16 oz of Marshmallows to 3 tablespoons of water microwaved til melted. Added 2 lbs of powder sugar.Tried to knead it all together after about 1 1/2 hrs I realized I was getting very far. Most of it was stuck all over my hands, shirt & face. HELP!! |
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beccakelly
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Joined: Jan 12, 2007
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Location: Cincinnati Ohio
Birthday: Nov 13
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:16 pm |
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did you grease your hands, bowl, and spoon well? that helps keep it from sticking too badly. when i used to make mmf i always had to let it sit overnight before it was usable. so knead it together, spray the inside of a freezer bag with pam and store the mmf in there overnight. go back to it tomorrow, knead some shortening into it, and more PS if necessary. hopefully that helps. |
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kcat3740
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Joined: May 29, 2007
Posts: 66
Location: Montgomery Al
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:21 pm |
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Ditto on the greasing everything with shortening - bowl, spoon hands even the board you turn it out on. Did you put all the powdered sugar in at one time? I put it in one cup at a time and stir in with a spoon then another cup etc until about 4 or 5 cups - then turn it out on the board and kneed the rest of it in cup by cup. Hth. |
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pastryjen
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:28 pm |
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Don't forget that it may not need 2 lbs of icing sugar - I usually use less and I also add a hunk of crisco (~ 1 tbsp) to my marshmallows before I microwave. |
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manders
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Joined: May 02, 2006
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:29 pm |
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i have never used anything but Jekings Alternative Marshmallow Fondant Recipe. http://www.cakecentral.com/cak.....cipe.htmlI I love it and have never had any problems. it calls for crisco in the mmf itsself. Does not stick to bad but i do greese my hands bows, dow hook, spatula, and counter to help with the sticking. |
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mthiberge
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:29 pm |
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3 words...dough hook, kitchenaid   |
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beccakelly
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:43 pm |
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| mthiberge wrote: | | 3 words...dough hook, kitchenaid |
im glad that works for you, i've never tried it. but to OP be aware that there have been multiple posts on CC about mmf killing KA's. to me mmf just isn't worth the hassle anymore! once i started buying fondant i've never looked back! |
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justme50
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Joined: May 15, 2007
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:47 pm |
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I used my KA a couple of time for mmf, but even with the professional model, I could tell it was really wearing it down. I'm not burning up a $400 mixer on fondant!
I'm with you Becca. I've found decent priced satin ice and it's just so much easier and honestly so much better than mmf that I'll never make my own again! |
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KathysCC
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Joined: Aug 18, 2007
Posts: 543
Location: Mississippi
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:52 pm |
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| beccakelly wrote: | | mthiberge wrote: | | 3 words...dough hook, kitchenaid |
once i started buying fondant i've never looked back! |
What kind do you buy beccakelly? |
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cwcopeland
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Location: Whitewright, TX
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:53 pm |
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I'm so glad ya'll said something about the KA's not handling fondant. Mine was really struggling with it when I made it. I won't do that again. From now on, I'll buy it. |
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beccakelly
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:20 pm |
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kathysCC i've been using satin ice, but i think im gonna buy pettinice next. satin ice is great, but im looking for something a bit firmer, more similar to wilton's texture without hte bad taste. i've also heard great things about fondx, so i might try that as well. |
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wgoat5
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Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:39 am |
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I have never had trouble with MMF and Love it (I am receiving colors in SI though) AnYWho....3 tablespoons is too much water. It calls for 2 and I know it doesn't sound like much of a difference but it really is. Because you add 2 teaspoons of liquid flavoring also. Grease everything even your hands when working...oh and I always put about 2 tbsp of crisco in my bowl when I micro the MM's.
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vickymacd
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Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:50 am |
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I have never made it myself, and now am soooo confused about soooo many different recipes! I know this has been said over and over, but what is the best to MAKE? I've heard Toba's recipe is excellent. Anyone else have a 'best recipe'? Satin Ice is very expensive to send for for just the occassional baker. Or can it be stored for awhile? |
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jenlg
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Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:53 am |
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Definetly sounds like you need to grease everything. It's gonna be a little sticky at first, that's why you need to let it sit for an hour or two. |
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justme50
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Joined: May 15, 2007
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Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:03 am |
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The label on satin ice says it's good for 1 year.
I buy mine in 20 lb buckets. It's $49 at intotheoven.com and the shipping is around $10. I usually wait until I want to order several things so that I save on shipping even more. They post discount codes on their forums from time to time and I try and hold out for one of those before I order as well.
Last time I ordered, I purchased 2 buckets along with a few other things and my shipping was about $17. That's not bad at all.
I don't do a ton of cakes with fondant, but since it lasts so long it's not a problem storing it. They do have smaller sizes, but the best buy is the larger buckets. |
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