Mmf Question?

Decorating By traci Updated 6 Jul 2005 , 1:33pm by wandy27

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traci Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 1:53am
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Hello. Could someone give me the recipe for MMF. Also is there a big difference between this and Wilton brand? I do not like the Wilton brand at all! Thanks for any advice! icon_razz.gif
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smileyface Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 1:59am
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Here is the link to the mmf listed on this website under the recipes tab. I haven't tried it yet but am looking forward to it. I have tried the Wilton Fondant and found it easy to work with but really didn't care for the flavor or the texture.

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-1949-4-Marshmallow-Fondant-MMF.html

Good luck and have fun ! icon_biggrin.gif

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tlnewman Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 3:17am
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mmf is very good to work with and tastes a whole lot better than Wilton's.

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traci Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 3:51am
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Thank-you! I definitely want to give it a try!
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traci Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 3:58am
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One other question...Does this cover and look smooth on the cake like Wilton's fondant? Do you use the same tools (fondant smoother etc.)? Just asking so I know what to expect when I try it! Thanks again!
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nernan Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 6:45am
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mmf is treated the same way. Just do it as you would with wilton.
Have fun and post a picture.

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traci Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 3:58pm
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Thanks! icon_wink.gif
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ntertayneme Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 4:10pm
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Can you mix this w/your mixer? On the recipe it states to make a well in your confectioner's sugar and pour in the melted marshmallow.... could you use your dough hook and do this with a mixer?

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ntertayneme Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 4:35pm
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OH NO!! I just read the recipe and it said to let it set overnight.... I was planning on mixing this up tonight and using it... Does it have to set overnight? Has anyone used it right after mixing it?

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sgtx80 Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 4:39pm
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I have used it right away... In fact i have never let mine set over night.

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momof3jotynjake Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 4:40pm
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Originally Posted by ntertayneme

OH NO!! I just read the recipe and it said to let it set overnight.... I was planning on mixing this up tonight and using it... Does it have to set overnight? Has anyone used it right after mixing it?




i made some and i used it right away, it still worked great

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tlnewman Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 4:45pm
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You can use it right away and you can use your mixer.... use your kneaders like you would with bread.

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traci Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 4:50pm
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How do you store it? In a big ziplock bag? Plastic container?
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tlnewman Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 5:33pm
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I store mine in a ziplock bag

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ntertayneme Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 6:08pm
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*Phew* ... I was kinda worried about how it would come out if it had to set overnight... also, it says to use cornstarch to dust the work area and the rolling pin.... does this affect the taste any?

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traci Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 7:56pm
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Will powdered sugar work to dust the work area? Thanks for the advice!
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tlnewman Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 8:00pm
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I use powdered sugar. Also, put a small amount of crisco on your hands. Hope this helps! icon_smile.gif

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traci Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 9:36pm
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I can't wait to try this out...I hope I don't make just one gooey mess! Thanks for all the tips! thumbs_up.gif
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MrsMissey Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 9:40pm
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I have found that the crisco actually works better because the powdered sugar gets worked into the MMF and can make it dry!!

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ntertayneme Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 9:42pm
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Thanks for the tip MrsMissey icon_smile.gif I'm making some tonight and plan to use the Crisco instead of the powdered sugar ... I know with gumpaste, the Crisco worked better for me too and allowed me a bit more time to handle it before it dried out... but I haven't tried the MMF yet... tonight's the night!! lol

Thanks again!!

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MrsMissey Posted 3 Jun 2005 , 9:47pm
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Good luck to ya!! icon_biggrin.gif

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nernan Posted 8 Jun 2005 , 1:02pm
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I've only used icing sugar to dust my surface, turns out ok.

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puffmama Posted 6 Jul 2005 , 1:22pm
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I also flavor my MMF. For my pink "under the sea" wedding cake, the bride wanted a strawberry flavored fondant. I used concentrated candy flavoring from the cake supply store. Worked great! I used the concentrated so it wouldn't add too much liquid and mess up the recipe. Also have to keep in mind the color of the flavoring. It my change the color of your MMF. My flavor and color of my MMF were the same so I didn't have to worry. I'm not sure were you could get clear candy coloring. Anyone else know? Thanks!

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wandy27 Posted 6 Jul 2005 , 1:33pm
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Wilton has clear candy flavoring. Cherry, mint, peppermint and cinnamon, it comes as a set.

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