OK ladies, I'm not sure where to post this (decorating or Disasters) but I thought I might get a few more responses here...

I made some MMF for my daughters birthday cake (not my first time making it) and it turned out horrible!! I used Jet puff (sp) marshmallows (which was a first) and the new 0 Trans fat Crisco to roll it out (which was also a first) and it was like mush! I've never seen it do that before... I added more PS and it would be fine and then I would go to roll it out and it would just start to mush on me! Not just sticky/gooey, but something differentI cant really explain it
Has anyone ever had this problem?!? I was so bummed--I had big plans for that cake!

Hmmm.. not sure what happened. I know I use the store brand marshmellows and do not usually have consistency problems. There is a post somewhere recently where they discussed the off brand ones were better as the branded ones tended to go too soft.

Sorry I couldn't be more help I hope all works out well for you.

Actually Val LOL, I have more problems with off store brands then Kraft marshmallows So we are complete opposites (sp)

Sounds almost like you had added too much liquid in the beginning....then once you started to add your ps back into it..you added to much. What I would do is warm it just a tad in the microwave (not to long) knead it for a little while...if it is still mushy, breaking when you fold it over add just a tad bit of crisco. knead it some more...keep kneading it because it will all of a sudden just come together. I know someone accidentally added 3 tablespoons of water and had the same exact problem.

HTH's

Have a great day!!

Christi

Did you let it rest overnight before trying to roll it out? Whe nI used to use mmf, I would have the same problem if I didn't let it rest. Now I use Michelle Foster's fondant recipe, and have no problems at all. I started having tons of problems with mmf so I stopped using it. Michelle's tastes much better and is easier t omake and work with anyway.

thanks for the link will have to try it, before my next cake.

How much does this recipe makes? And where can I find Glycerine from?

you know i made mmf for the first time myself and even though the taste was great...it was weird and very sticky...like once on the cake i couldn't smooth it....i added more ps but for some reason just wouldn't get dry....and then it would tear and stick to the surface i managed to work with it but i don't know....i know i did something wrong.....i am going to try that receipe too!!!! thanks!!!!!

you can buy glycerine at cake deco stores and maybe even hobby lobby-- I swear I have seen it there.

Well I've read all your coments and I see one thing missing from all your MMF you've made. Corn Syrup. I have had only good results from my recipe, here it is for you to try:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-3113-1-Lisas-Best-MMF-Ever.html

If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to ask!

Good luck to you!

here is a site for glycerine.

http://www.wineandcake.com/search.htm?step=2&viewfrom=1&numresults=10&searchterm=glycerine

Okay first of all, I made my first batch of Toba Garrett's fondant yesterday and it was awesome! Recipe is on this site. Super easy, mixed right up in my KA and I let it rest overnight and it was perfect today.

Glycerine with a cake decorating label (ie Wilton) is generally sold in small bottles for more money. I went to the pharmacy at Target and bought a bottle more than twice the size for less money and it's the same thing.

OK this is interesting I never use any liquid in my mmf!!!!!!! I melt mm to just melted don't over melt to runny consistency it ruins the stretchiness, by accident a helper added water & what a mess. I have always used only mm& sugar. Water makes the mixture sticky & it likes to tear also.

1 package 10-12 oz mm
Melt to just melted, stir with greased silicone spatula
Sift sugar into large 16 cake pan, I rarely use this size for baking anyway
Coat hands with Crisco
Mix 2-cups sugar into melted mm bowl
Drop into pan of sugar need until is feeling stiff
Have clear vinyl ready, greased with Crisco
Move ball to vinyl & kneed some Crisco 1/4 cup into fresh mmf
Use greased vinyl to roll out
Store by wrapping in press & seal, keeps very fresh

I Never refrigerate
I Never add water
Do reheat in microwave to use
Happy to use any brand, some are different color
Look for non sticking mm in package fresh ones will not stick to package. My recipe never rips, ever!

Yes 100% of all cakes we make are mmf just check my web site!