Help Please!!! My Fondant Is All Messed Up!
Decorating By faitheve Updated 7 Nov 2006 , 3:26pm by Sweetpeeps
I tried making the marshmellow fondant b/c the wilton stuff is expensive and tastes bad. However this mmf is sticky and is cracking. It is not elastic at all and when I try to roll it thin it just breaks on me. I have tried adding lots of powdered sugar but it is still sticky and brittle. I made this stuff using the marshmellow cream instead of reg bagged marshmellows Should I use that instead? I am wondering if that is my problem. I got the recipe off this site, has anyone else had problems with it? Thanks!
Faith
When I make MMF, I use real marshmellows, I would think that the cream won't be able to set, as real marshmellows will when they cool after you melt them. Also, a bit of shortening on your hand and work surface could be a help. Only knead in just enough powdered sugar until it's a tiny bit sticky, then let it mature in the fridge overnight and it will be good to go.
Hope this helps. MMF can be a bit tricky 
marshmellow creme is NOT just melted marshmellow. i would say that is Absolutely the reason it didn't work. You really should follow the recipe.
If you are looking for a "good" tasting fondant give Satin Ice a try. it's quite yummy. Or ChocoPan (chocolate modeling clay)
Sounds like you added too much sugar - try not adding it all in and use shortening to grease your surface when kneading at the end.
Good luck!
I made a mini batch of the MMF last week and I added a Tbs. of shortening like some one on here said to do, Anyway it was one of the best batches I have ever made as far as texture is concerned. I'm wondering if you could add a TBS or two to a regular batch and get the same result. I always grease the surface and my hands but it just seemed like this was a much better batch!!
.... and don't forget to warm it a little before rolling-makes a big dif!!!
I tried using the marshmallow cream too, and it did not work.
I don't use all the powdered sugar when I make MMF because is gets too dry and cracks. Also, the MMF seems to do best when you make it a day earlier than when you plan on using it. I usually wrap it in waxed paper then put it in a zip loc bag to keep it fresh. The next time I use it I pop it in the microwave for a couple of seconds, and it really makes it so much easier to tint, roll, and sculpt.
Yep shortening seems like it makes it so much easier to work with. More elasticy. HA NEW WORD! lol. I usually add a big spoonful to a batch. It's probably about 2T. I'm glad you tried it Robin. Now, I know it's not just in my head!
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