Need Help With Mmf!!!!

Decorating By mlynnb Updated 3 Apr 2006 , 2:22pm by kstgelais4

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mlynnb Posted 1 Apr 2006 , 2:07pm
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I Just tries making MMF for the first time....I followed all the instructions, but but the MMF came out really dry and clumpy. thumbsdown.gif What am I doing wrong???? It seems like more water should be added or something? Also, can marshmallow cream be used instead of melting the marshmallows yourself? I would appreciate any help I could get!!

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vixterfsu Posted 1 Apr 2006 , 2:31pm
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Maybe you can add a little shortning to the
mmf and work it in.
vicki

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Crimsicle Posted 1 Apr 2006 , 2:40pm
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Make absolutely certain you used a FULL POUND of marshmallows. The bag many stores carry is only 10.5 ounces.

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mlynnb Posted 1 Apr 2006 , 2:41pm
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Good idea...that won't affect the flavor will it? Sorry if that is a stupid question...I'm really new at the whole making-my-own-fondant thing! I've always just used bought fondant.

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Crimsicle Posted 1 Apr 2006 , 3:07pm
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I'm sorry....I don't understand. What is it you are thinking might affect the flavor?

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mlynnb Posted 1 Apr 2006 , 3:11pm
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Sorry crimsicle..I was responding to vixterfsu's idea about adding shortening. Now that I look at it, that's exactly what I did wrong...not enough marshmallows!!! Thanks for pointing that out! icon_lol.gif

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chloesmom Posted 1 Apr 2006 , 3:16pm
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The recipe on this website that I followed made mine come out very dry & clumpy too. However, I made it again & used ALOT less powdered sugar to 1 lb. of marshmallows and it came out perfect! You can always add more powdered sugar but once it's too hard & dry, you might as well start over. Hope this helps!

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mlynnb Posted 1 Apr 2006 , 3:20pm
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Thanks everyone for responding so quickly. chloesmom- how much powdered sugar would you guess that you used?

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chloesmom Posted 1 Apr 2006 , 5:57pm
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I started out with about 4-5 cups and then would add a little as I went. I used my Kitchen Aid dough hook just to blend & then I used my hands to knead.

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kstgelais4 Posted 3 Apr 2006 , 2:22pm
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LOL! I was just going to post asking where I could find a 16 oz. bag of marshmallows! I guess i was thinking only New England packaged them in 10.5 oz. bags. HA! Now I know that's the real reason mine came out so clumpy too. icon_biggrin.gif
Kelly

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