Mmf...do You Really Need To Let This Rest Overnight?

Baking By patton78 Updated 28 May 2007 , 11:53am by Chef_Mommy

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patton78 Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 12:46am
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Do I have to make this the night before I need it or can I use it the same day I make it? The recipies says to let it rest overnight, but I was wondering if any of you have just used it right away with good results.
TIA!

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Doug Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 12:49am
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i've used it within minutes of finished making it.

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patton78 Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 1:13am
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Thanks Doug, anyone else??

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Marvelous Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 1:19am
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I've also used it shortly after making it. Not sure but i felt like it was better to work with. Plus i've noticed (at least with me) that after it rests over night, no matter how well I wrap it up, it gets a little dry and requires alot of kneading to get it soft again.

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kidsnurse Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 1:19am
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you're having a baby in 5 days, why the heck are you making mmf?? Just kiddin/ I've used it right away too!

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Sara040304 Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 1:21am
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I use it right away too.

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Tug Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 1:21am
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I used the last batch I made immediately and found it easier to work with than when I let it rest. It was perfectly soft and play-doh like. The only thing I noticed was that I really had to make sure my silpat was greased with crisco well.

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jenbenjr Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 1:24am
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I rarely ever let mine rest....... icon_biggrin.gif

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nannaraquel Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 1:24am
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I think it's a lot easier to work with if you use it right away. icon_smile.gif

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Sunshine93 Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 1:29am
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I use mine right away!

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bobwonderbuns Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 1:37am
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Well I'll be the fly in the ointment here icon_wink.gif, I have used mine right away, but I prefer to let it rest overnight because it tightens up and "sets" as it were. A little kneading the next day and we're good to go. I like end result much better when it rests. I guess it's just a personal preference! icon_rolleyes.gificon_lol.gif

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patton78 Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 1:58am
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Originally Posted by kidsnurse

you're having a baby in 5 days, why the heck are you making mmf?? Just kiddin/ I've used it right away too!




Yes, I think I am crazy for doing a cake that is due Tuesday, although I may be stretching it until Wednesday!

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kidsnurse Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 2:04am
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good luck to you and your growing family. Wishing you a happy and healthy delivery!!

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gateaux Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 2:13am
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Originally Posted by patton78

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Originally Posted by kidsnurse

you're having a baby in 5 days, why the heck are you making mmf?? Just kiddin/ I've used it right away too!



Yes, I think I am crazy for doing a cake that is due Tuesday, although I may be stretching it until Wednesday!




Wow, I am due in 4 1/2 weeks and debating to take on 3 cakes up to a week before and 3 in Mid June. I though I was the only crazy one thinking this way. icon_lol.gificon_smile.gif

Good Luck with everything. thumbs_up.gif

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MahalKita Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 2:17am
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I have found that you don't HAVE to but it is easier to work with when you do.

Good luck with the baby!

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Wendoger Posted 30 Apr 2007 , 2:25am
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I prefer to use mine right away... thumbs_up.gif

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millicente Posted 27 May 2007 , 4:47pm
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Sorry i'm a newbie....What does it mean and how can I get the recipe?

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moxey2000 Posted 27 May 2007 , 5:08pm
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Sorry i'm a newbie....What does it mean and how can I get the recipe?


Don't be sorry - asking questions is how we all learn. I asked the same one just a couple of weeks ago!

It's MarshMallow Fondant, homemade. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm going to since so many people on this site use it all the time...it must be good.

Good luck!

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moxey2000 Posted 27 May 2007 , 5:10pm
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Whoops, forgot to mention you can find the recipe in the "recipe" section of this site. icon_biggrin.gif

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rcs Posted 27 May 2007 , 5:10pm
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There are several recipes for Marshmallow Fondant in the recipe section under fondant here on CC. If I have the extra time, I'll let mine rest atleast for a few hours, however I have used it right after making it and it was fine!

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Chef_Mommy Posted 28 May 2007 , 11:53am
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I use mine as soon as its done I find it easier to work with.

Jackie

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