I thought I posted this earlier I could not find my post so here it goes in case I didn't click the submit button. I am about to try the MMF recipe. I need it for my bow cake for my Wilton Course 3 class I bought the Wilton one but I've been told this MMF is better than the Wilton. I am a little afraid to mess it up and then ruin my class over it that's why I thought "you can't go wrong with the already made one" Well I decided to be brave and try to make it by going by the recipe BUT most of you here have already used it so I figured you can give me some pointers or adjustments I need to make before I get started, and does the weather affect it right now or should I wait til my house is the coldest like in the middle of the night. 
I also will be doing it by hand since all I got is a 450 watt Sunbeam and I can't afford to replace my mixer right now or buy a KA. Help if you can please. My class is on Moday
Add about 1/4 cup of Crisco to the recipe when you are melting the marshmellows, stir untill combined and then add the powdered sugar to the marshmellows. I like to add and stir until I can't stir in any more powdered sugar by hand, then I make a "pad" of powdered sugar on the counter and the pour the marshmellow on top of it. Working fairly quickly, using a rubber spatula, I fold the mixture together until it holds its shape like a patty. Finally I knead as much powdered sugar into it untill it reaches the consistancy I want for the particular project I'm working on. If you have any more questions I'd be happy to help. Good luck. Oh yeah! Turn off any fans you have around you before you start to knead the stuff... I got some all over the kitchen and dining area last time I did the MMF by hand.
Have you read this tutorial yet? I hope to try making MMF soon. Good luck!
http://www.cakecentral.com/article47-How-to-Make-and-Decorate-with-Marshmallow-Fondant-MMF.html
Kelrak - I read and printed the tutorial I still wanted to know any tips from anyone who has tried this recipe from the tutorial, thanks everyone I hope it turns out ok. MMF seems to be in everyone's mind tonight!!!
I know I will get flack for this, but my best advice is to use the store- bought fondant. If you can get Pettinice or Satin Ice, even better. I did a blind taste test with a few people recently, and not one person could tell which was which between the Pettinice, the Satine Ice and the MMF. We all tried it on cookies and a cake.
This is just my (and a few close friends and family) opinion. Others will tell you MMF is the best. The debate will go on forever.
I just think the time and energy that goes into making enough MMF to cover a cake of any size over 8" is better used in baking and detailing the cake. Thanks for listening! 
I still haven't tried making the fondant yet. I can't get my kitchen to be spot less!!!! I also found a small recipe just to practice with so I think I will try that first. I am so scared!!!!!
Cookieman, I may have to duck for cover with you. I agree, and so do several others I've "surveyed", that there is little difference to tell with fondant's taste. However, ultimately to work with, the Satinice is my favorite.
However, if you ask me about chocolate...well, then I'll tell you there's a big difference...
I have to say I have eaten the Wilton Fondant it was good but I am also pregnant and I have never tried MMF I also think although you have to make it MMF might be cheaper
Don't be scared. I'm a newbie at cake decorating. Two weekends ago I did my first fondant cake. I found a MMF recipe and used it. I made a baby cake and covered it w/ the MMF....I made a practice batch before the real bath..LOL...I had never used or even tasted wilton's foundant or any other fondant so I really had no clue but it was super easy and the "tip" I learned while working w/ my practice batch of MMF was to mix the PS in a little at a time.
You are pretty brave to tell someone you will make a cake with fondant and never have made it before. I love your baby cake too. I have learned so much from everyone I should just get off the computer and try the small batch at least I know I will use it for the flowers for the square Wilton cake I have to do on Monday!!! I leave feedback and a picture
I will be doing my first figures this weekend, Do most of you add gumtex (or anything else) to make the figures?
I will be doing my first figures this weekend, Do most of you add gumtex (or anything else) to make the figures?
Depends on how fast I need it to dry, gumtex will make it dry faster. I don't use it if I make figures about a week in advance to let dry.
Cakedecor,
I made a half a batch last night by hand (with old, leftover marshmallows) and it turned out really, really good. I just estimated on the amount of marshmallows and powd. sugar. I got it halfway mixed up, then had to stop and cover it w/plastic while we ate dinner. When I came back to it, i just added a TBSP of water and warmed it up again for a few seconds. It seems like you can't mess this stuff up, it's so easy to make and even easy to clean up, surprisingly.
Now I can add my tips since I'm such an expert (hahaha)...
1. I didn't sift the powdered sugar, but I definitely would next time. I also didn't add crisco to the marshmallows before cooking, but I'd like to try that.
2. If it gets too hard to stir, just stick it back in the microwave for a few seconds. I even put the entire bowl of powdered sugar + marshmallows back into the microwave.
3. Grease your hands and your countertop or cutting/pastry board.
4. Don't forget to remove your jewelry before you knead.
I haven't colored it yet, but the wilton was really easy to color.
Now I might have to invest in fondant cutters. My DH is going to kill me!
Kel
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