I am doing a dump truck and need to use red fondant. I am using Michelle F's recipe. In the past with MMF, it became very dry and crumbly when adding Americolor super red. Any tips on getting red fondant that will not end up like that. Haven;t tried it yet with Michelle's. Maybe since hers is a different texture, it will work better.
Thanks,
Susan
I have heard, but haven't actually tried, red kool-aid added. You mix it in when it's soupy before you add powdered sugar. You may still need to add some color, but it should give you a good base.
HTH!
Thanks, I've already made the fondant, so can't try that with this batch.
Susan
I don't think the red color additive is what made the fondant dry. Can you try moistening your hands and knead a bit of extra liquid into it? If it's MMF, try adding a bit of Crisco. Again, coat your hands (wear gloves) and knead it into the MMF. You can always knead a bit of extra moisture into the fondant. Let us know how you fare. HTH
When I had the crumbly fondant I did all those things, the shortening and extra liquid. But nothing worked. It was a big mess. I will be doing the dump truck cake for Sat with Michelle F's fondant and will post how it went.
susan
if you have an airbrush, that would be your best bet.
okay, i did the truck yesterday. colored MichelleF's fondant pink first then added super red. It was just fine. smooth and pliant. thanks for all the tips.
Susan
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