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Pier1Sweetie Posted 8 Sep 2006 , 7:57pm
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I have no idea how to use fondant....sorry if that makes me stupid...lol looks so easy but i just attempted it and my fondant got extremely stick and unmanagable.........please give me as many hints and tips as possible I am making a cake at the request of a coworker for 2 of our other coworkers on the 17th and they want the fondant.....PLEASE HELP!!! I THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE!

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Tiffysma Posted 8 Sep 2006 , 7:59pm
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Here's a link to an article here "how to cover your cake in fondant" Hope that helps:

http://www.cakecentral.com/article22-How-To-Cover-Your-Cake-in-Fondant.html

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dolcesunshine20 Posted 8 Sep 2006 , 8:00pm
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No, no, you're not stupid!! Fondant has a mind of it's own. What's the weather like where you are? That may sound funny, but sometimes you'll have to add some powdered sugar if it's damp outside. Also, are you using marshmallow fondant or a pre-made fondant? Usually with the premade, I never have any trouble, but sometimes my marshmallow fondant can get sticky. Hope this helps!!

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prettycake Posted 8 Sep 2006 , 8:03pm
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If it's too sticky, add more powdered sugar, but go easy..
Don't just dump a cup or half a bag..
Do it by spoonfulls.. keep kneading until pliable.. Coat your hand w/ Crisco lightlly before kneading... You need to knead for a good, maybe
three minutes or so... I hope that helps.. icon_smile.gif

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bubbiesbougie Posted 9 Sep 2006 , 3:08am
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What if the MMF is not streching at all, mine is lumping and crumbling. HELP!

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luvbakin Posted 9 Sep 2006 , 3:15am
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Originally Posted by bubbiesbougie

What if the MMF is not streching at all, mine is lumping and crumbling. HELP!




Did you use the correct size bag of marshmallows? Or maybe you added too much powdered sugar. It sounds like your mixture is too dry.

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bubbiesbougie Posted 9 Sep 2006 , 3:31am
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Should I use water or crisco to help make it strech. I used the recipe from this website.

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luvbakin Posted 9 Sep 2006 , 4:04pm
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I would try using crisco. Honestly for me, MMF is so cheap to make I would start all over and make a new batch. Only use 3/4 of the powdered sugar, and if needed add the rest by kneading it in.

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fronklowes Posted 9 Sep 2006 , 4:20pm
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MMF can be revitalized very easily by popping it in the microwave until it softens and then kneed in some crisco. I usually place the MMF on press'n'seal then heat it up for 10-15 seconds, depending on the quantity. Then, keep heating at 5 second intervals until the MMF is a nice, pliable consistency. If it gets too hot and tries to liquify, just let it sit in the microwave for a little while and try again.

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