Help!!! Why Is My Fondant Cracking?
Decorating By Ladybug21587 Updated 29 Apr 2007 , 3:29am by angelcakesmom
I am new to fondant and I use MMF Fondant.
I make it just like the recipe states.
But when I go to roll it out it cracks and breaks,
then I have a really hard time getting it on the cake.
Lots of people have told me to use more water. Well I keep adding water but it still seems to still be a problem sometimes.
What am I doing wrong? I need help. 
Also is it ok to put crisco on your board so it will not stick as bad?
Sometimes I think the cornstarch is such a mess.
Thanks in advance.
Knead some Crisco directly into the MMF instead of using the water, to soften it. Since you aready added water to it a couple of times, I would not add more than a tablespoon of Crisco at a time, until you get the consistency you want.
And yes, many of us prefer to use Crisco on our rolling boards and rolling pins.
Theresa 
Pop it in the microwave for about 30 secs and it will roll out beautifully. I often have to do this because the air in AZ is so dry. The first few times I worked with it I was really frustrated too. Trust me it works!
Diane
Thank you so much everyone.
Your tip is great feverfixer. I know what you mean about the air.
Tennessee has been kind of bad lately that might be part of the problem.
I will try the microwave.
Thanks everyone is so helpful on Cake Central.
crisco a little at a time. on hands,board and in the mix.add a tbsp when melting marshmellows.
good luck
Nicky I am not sure I have never tried it.
but some people that I know have and they say that it does not matter to them they have used both.
Hope that helps
I use MMF for the cake but keep some of that nasty Wilton stuff for modelling since it is really easy to use so I can get things more precise and it is easily accessible at Walmart. No one ever eats the models (thankfully!).
Diane
I use cooking spray on my mat and roller. It easier to get off your hands then crisco and feels less greasy.
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