When I color my MMF any dark color (black, red, dark green, etc.) - it tends to make the fondant unstable. It cracks much easier and when I it roll out the edges are jagged.

Does anyone experience the same thing and is there any solution? I have tried adding more crisco but it doesn't always work.

Thanks,
Heather

I found that instead of trying to make those colors with MMF, it is better to just bite the bullet and buy regular fondant that is already colored. If I just need a bit for a deco, I still make my own gumpaste.

I have the same problem- if I don't get the black rolled out right the 1st time I often can't reroll it because it just crumbles no matter how much crisco I use. I am thinking it may be better to just buy.

I buy red and black and any other dark/ vivid color. I have the same problem with the MMF. Yeah it stinks because it's expensive but the easy of workability is well worth the money spent.

for dark colors in MMF i make my whole batch one color so I can add the black, red or blue to the melted marshmallows. Then add the PS and you can control your consistency a lot easier (plus it takes a lot less color, and a lot less kneeding)

If you don't need a large batch, just divide the recipe in 1/4 or 1/2. But it also keeps for awhile so making more than you need isn't always bad.

I did the black MMF on this cake this way.
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