My Worst Experience With Cakes Ever!!!
Decorating By ashlymomx2 Updated 16 Jul 2006 , 1:45pm by MissT
I just did another post asking a question about the 'Easy MMF' recipe. I got some answers and thought ok..i can do this. So... my MMF was soooooooooooo dry. What did I do wrong?? It didn't seem anywhere close to being smooth. I feel like never trying it again. It was a waste of money and a waste of time and my kitchen is a mess and I feel like crying. WHAT did I DO WRONG?? 
when I make my mmf...I NEVER use all the powder sugar.....did you use it all? maybe thats why it was so dry?
is it hard to knead or dry like crumbling?
Here is a bump I've never made it but I think there is a forum that tells what to do if too dry,sticky etc... I'll try to find it.
twinsline7 is right..i do not use all the PS..if it's still hard or crumbly, i add a few drops of water...i'm not an expert here but it works for me..
is was dry and crumbling Why do you never use all of the powdered sugar, and how much do you use?
did you mix a bag of mini mm with 1/4 cup h2O, double boil melt it them pour it into a bowl with 1 2 lb. bag of pwdr sugar with a well in the middle? This is how I make mine and I didn't see your last post, so this may be how everyone told you to do it.? Hope you have more success!Becky
oh dear..i add half of the bag then 1 cup at a time..you will get the feel for it when to stop adding sugar..just remember,u can always add PS if it's still too sticky..
You have to add a little at a time and watch the consistency of the fondant. When it is no longer shiny you have to begin thinking you might almost "be there"... You can always knead more in during the kneading process. It's like playdough..............don't give up. It's great stuff!
is was dry and crumbling
Why do you never use all of the powdered sugar, and how much do you use?
I dont know exactly how much I end up using....I pour in half the bag and mix with the kitchen aid...then knead in more ...and eye it as a I go....I always have some left in the bag....
I checked your other post ...Ive never used marshmellow creme to make it.....did you use less sugar since youo were 2oz short on the creme?
yes, i used less sugar. I've read on here that the 'Easy MMF' with marshmallow creme is easier because you don't have to use the microwave. Should I try it the other way??
i think it's better if you try the other recipe (using mini marshmallow)...using the microwave is very easy..just do it every 30 seconds..let us know how it turns out ok? don't give up..mmf is fantastic..especially for me who cannot smooth buttercream even if my life depends on it.. 
...gud luck!
Maybe try microwaving it a little bit to soften it, then knead with Crisco?? I made mine with the marshmallows and it was no problem at all. I also did not use all of the sugar - just enough to so that it was not sticky. Don't give up. 
Once you get it, you will be so happy you didn't quit!!! 
This is the recipe I used:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2148-0-Easy-Marshmallow-Fondant.html
So...I tried it with mini marshmallows AND IT WORKED! I did it on a square cake and I didn't know how to smooth down the corners. It was just plain white because I wasn't even going to try and add color. I know that practice makes perfect but I have 2 kids, 3 yr old and 1 yr old and don't really have time to practice cakes, PLUS I am a full time college girl. So...I don't know if I should keep on trying to get it right or wait until Wilton 3. I am half way through Wilton Course 1 right now. So, anyways, thanks everyone for your help.
Although practicing may be difficult to be able to do, at least you have the first part down - the Recipe!!!! Good luck!!Quote by @%username% on %date%
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