the glycerin makes it stretchier and more pliable. That is my understanding.

I would also like to add that with my first batch of MFF, I used only half to cover a full sized cake, so I still have plenty for another and it's keeping well. For some reason I could only cover one cake plus a few decorations with a batch of MMF.

After reading this post, I've finally decided to try Michele's recipe for fondant.

Is it absolutely necessary to have the fondant rest over 24 hours before using it? I am going to be making the fondant tonight and I hope to use it tomorrow morning. Is 8 hours enough for it to set?

Any advice would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Letting set overnight is plenty of time. I didn't post the recipe, but I think the person who did post it for me meant for it to be over night. I'm guessing that the 24 hour statement was just to emphasize the need to let it rest for quite a while before using it.

HTH

Michele

Hi Michele,

Thanks so much for your help and also thanks so much for sharing your wonderful recipe with everyone! Already I can tell that the texture of this fondant is wonderfully pliable and smooth. I can't wait to try it out tomorrow!

Thanks again!
Judy

Thank you! FYI: I do have a cook book with this and many other recipes in it. I can even sign it if you would like if you order it through the link in my signature line. Just a subtle hint.

Michele

Thanks Michele. It's definitely going onto my Christmas list!

Just to let you know, I covered my cakes with your fondant and not only was it so nice to work with, it tasted incredible! The texture was wonderful. I can't believe that I waited so long to try your recipe. It really was so easy to make. I don't think that I'll be making MMF anymore!

Thanks again!

Thanks Michele. It's definitely going onto my Christmas list!

Just to let you know, I covered my cakes with your fondant and not only was it so nice to work with, it tasted incredible! The texture was wonderful. I can't believe that I waited so long to try your recipe. It really was so easy to make. I don't think that I'll be making MMF anymore!

Thanks again!

Wow what a post! looks like I will be trying MFF on my next cake based on the recomendations! I do have a question. I use silk Soy Milk and Earth Balance Natural Buttery spread... am i going to be the 1st 'guinea pig' or has someone else already tried this out? ( I have to use vegan stuff due to allergies)

glad this thread is open again!

I liked MMF at first, but got tired of several things. The incredible mess, the stickiness, the sickly sweet taste, and the general chewiness and the stretch factor.

Made MFF last week....I'll never look back!

Hey Michele, I've always admired your work. I hate to say this: but I am really really tempted to print your recipe and a few of these Q/A's to give to my Wilton students for Courses 3 & 4. It makes me cringe when I see them walk in with store bought Wilton fondant.

*shudder* Wilton just tastes.... wrong

The most telling comment on here was the poster who said something like "My mom made a cake with Wilton fondant 10 years ago and I've hated fondant ever since."

I SWEAR if Wilton needs to change ONE thing, it is their recipe for fondant. How do they have the market research to decide to come up with better gumpaste and fondant tools (which I think ARE better) but not to take all of their fondant criticism seriously??? As teachers, we have a suggestion form and I fill it out with my student's feedback every few months or so and send it on in. Guess they are like grandmothers who need to hear it LOUD and CLEAR (sorry for the caps!)

ok, ok.. I will print Michele's recipe for my students. I just made the executive decision not to let another student know that they don't have to use Wilton fondant. Yay for me! Let them fire me now

I must try this too
just printed out the recipe and have everything to make it =)
thanks for all the info!

AHi i am using MFF. But i have problem when i add red or black... the fondant is not working good any more. any recipe or tips out there please "'MFF black and red fondant""

Tengo problemas al ponerle color a mi fondant. No sirve se siente pegajoso y no se puede estirar de nuevo. Que puuedo hacer para opetener negor o rojo y no danar mi fondant. Tienen un paso a paso de como hacer?? Thanks

Ale.

I've been reading about this fondant and would like to try it. Please, where do I get the original recipe?

ACan anyone [B]pleaaaase[/B] help and tell me how to convert white fondant intp black!!! It keeps turning greyyyyy and i cant find any black fondant in egypt! Pleaseee helpp

Thanks Michelle!  I just bought the book on Amazon!!  Can't wait to try all of your amazing recipes...fondant, chocolate fondant, almond cake....ok, now I'm drooling ;-)

Thanks again for sharing with everyone, and I hope everyone else will support you through the purchase of your book as well!

I haven't tried it, but an earlier post I read said to start with a chocolate fondant when you want to make black.  There's one in Michelle Foster's cookbook, The Sugar Fix.

I saw a recipe that is very similar to this except she uses less gelatin and adds meringue powder, she says it adds flavor.  Has anyone tried this compared to MFF?

Thanks

Tiffany

Hello, 

I always make Michele Foster's fondant recipe but, I'm needing some fondant in a hurry and It says to let stand 24 hours before using. Do any of you guys think I can use it sooner? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Nicole

The fondant does need to rest for about 2 hours at least.  I've read where others have used it after an hour or so.  The rest period allows all the powdered sugar to absorb excess moisture and to meld all the ingredients to make it easier to roll out without tearing.

Hope this helps. 

Michele

I use mine immediately after I make it and have never had a problem with it. It saves a lot of time when you can just roll it out straight from the bowl.