I made this last night for the first time. I followed it using 7 cups of PS which I sifted and kneaded as I went. The recipe says to let it sit overnight. I did. I had it wrapped twice in saran wrap and then put it in a ziplock, as the recipe called for.
Today, it's still wrapped up, but it seems like it got a lot harder. In fact, I made another batch (I have to make 7 batches total for a cake I'm doing) and the new batch is a lot softer. It seems like letting it sit overnight makes it harden.
Does anyone know why you're supposed to let it sit?
I saw the tips that you can nuke it in the microwave for a few seconds to get it to roll out better. Yesterday, I was really confident that I could work with this stuff easily, and now that it's hardened a little, I'm worried.
I won't be using it until later in the week. I'm just trying to do as much of the work in advance that I can. I was told it can sit out for as long as 6 mos! It's wrapped obviously.
Any ideas? When I go to roll this out, is it going to tear, etc?!
TIA
I made a different recipe of mmf today. As far as I know this one said to let it sit for an hour or so. Helps the cooling process I suppose. It did start to harden but once I started kneading it was alright. If it seems sticky just add more flour. I also greased my rolling mat, it kept it from sticking and tearing, Hope this helps!
I cannot find the recipe you are using on the recipe section-- what recipe are you using?
Take it out and knead it with your hands for a bit, and see if it softens up. If it does, it should be fine. Just wrap it back up and put it away until you need it. 
I bought satin ice and it was very very hard when I opened it, but after kneading it it softened right up and was perfect.
Hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck!!
Holly
**edit** just wanted to say, I haven't made this recipe, but 6 months sounds right. My Satin Ice brochure says it's good for 6 months to a year. Just keep it wrapped well, and out of direct sunlight and heat.
Amber,
Mine was VERY hard after resting in the fridge overnight, but then I left it out for a few hours and it softened up a bit.
I broke it up into manageable amounts and kneaded some crisco into it. Then it rolled out just fine and I had no problems.
Best of luck, it sounds like you've got a really big project on your hands!
Marianne
I made this last night for the first time. I followed it using 7 cups of PS which I sifted and kneaded as I went. The recipe says to let it sit overnight. I did. I had it wrapped twice in saran wrap and then put it in a ziplock, as the recipe called for.
Today, it's still wrapped up, but it seems like it got a lot harder. In fact, I made another batch (I have to make 7 batches total for a cake I'm doing) and the new batch is a lot softer. It seems like letting it sit overnight makes it harden.
Does anyone know why you're supposed to let it sit?
I saw the tips that you can nuke it in the microwave for a few seconds to get it to roll out better. Yesterday, I was really confident that I could work with this stuff easily, and now that it's hardened a little, I'm worried.
I won't be using it until later in the week. I'm just trying to do as much of the work in advance that I can. I was told it can sit out for as long as 6 mos! It's wrapped obviously.
Any ideas? When I go to roll this out, is it going to tear, etc?!
TIA
It does firm up some overnight but breaking off pieces and putting in the microwave for 5-10 secs is really easy. It is very easy to work with. If you try to use it right after making you may find it too soft. It's a great recipe; I hope it works for you.
Rhonda
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