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pebblez87 Posted 9 Apr 2009 , 5:10am
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ok so i tried making mmf with this recipe
16 oz white marshmallows
2 tb water
2 lb icing sugar (approx. 8 cups confectioners' or powdered sugar)
(DO NOT USE ALL OF THE SUGAR)

i halfed it so only 8oz mm
1tbsp water
4 cups ps

i have the consistancy of dried out stale bread dough and i half maybe half the sugar worked in and there is lumps all inside in the instructions they talk about add more ps if too stick psh i still half to work in what is going on? anybody have any idea please help i cant afford a $15 tub of fondant right now icon_sad.gif

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twooten173 Posted 9 Apr 2009 , 5:14am
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Never made the stuff but here's a bump for you.

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patticakesnc Posted 9 Apr 2009 , 5:16am
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That is why I stopped making MMF. I make micheles fondant and LOVE IT. Anyway, try working a little crisco in the mmf.

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lostincake Posted 9 Apr 2009 , 5:19am
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You might want to try kneading it some more and add a touch of shortening to smooth it out if it seems too dry.

You definitely DON'T want to use all the powdered sugar but if you've only used half (if I read correctly), then it should not be too dry yet. You have to let it rest at least 2 hours and you'll find that this helps the lumps will dissolve on their own.

See if these steps help...then see how it looks after resting and it may actually end up ok.

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xstitcher Posted 9 Apr 2009 , 5:23am
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I prefer MFF to MMF too but I have a question for you. Did you sift your sugar first? The first time I had it I had small clumps of sugar left in it because I didn't sift the sugar 1st icon_redface.gif .

You've gotta try MFF it's way easier and less messier and tastes way better too (especially if you add some white chocolate to the mix).

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Frankyola Posted 9 Apr 2009 , 5:26am
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That happen to me before and I just add glicerine or corn syrup knead it for a couple minutes until you get the consistency you want, you may have to add a the glicerine little by litte, and it may take few min. but believe me it works!!!!, do not add water!!!!, thumbs_up.gif

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Frankyola Posted 9 Apr 2009 , 5:31am
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Ahh! something else, whenever you need fondant again I recomend Michele Foster's it is the best, thumbs_up.gifthumbs_up.gif it change my life icon_lol.gificon_lol.gif or if you like your recipe gradually add the sugar, never do it all at once, live soft but not sticky and when you are ready to work add more sugar if you need it I always do that with Michele's fondant, I usually save 1 cup of sugar and when I am ready I add it little by litte if it needs it. thumbs_up.gif

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Frankyola Posted 9 Apr 2009 , 5:33am
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LeckieAnne Posted 9 Apr 2009 , 5:45am
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You can also try Rhonda's Ultimate MMF recipe - that's what I use and I love it.

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-5213-0-Addendum-to-Rhondas-Ultimate-MMF.html

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jpena11 Posted 9 Apr 2009 , 7:02pm
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Although I am new to cake decorating, my first experience with making this kind of fondant left me with a HUGE mess... (I hate mess) so I now make it in my kitchen aid mixer using the dough hook. I first grease the bowl and hook with Crisco and I never put the speed past the first "stir" setting (as I learned that faster causes the fondant to become "tough") I add about 1 cup of powdered sugar, sifted directly into the mixer bowl first before adding the marshmallow, then sprinkle some on top (about a hand full) before lowering the hook. I then add the sugar (sifted) in small amounts, stopping the mixer when I add. Once the fondant "balls" around the hook and is no longer sticky, I grease my hands with the Crisco and kneed in more sugar on a clean greased counter top.

I have never used the full amount of the sugar that my recipe calls for as it has always reached a good usable consistency with less.

Best tip I can give for it to be smooth is be generous with the Crisco. I grease the counter top that I kneed on and my hands. and I also add some directly to the fondant through out the kneeding process.


Hope this helps someone (it's my first post).

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xstitcher Posted 9 Apr 2009 , 7:14pm
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Originally Posted by jpena11

...Hope this helps someone (it's my first post).




I'm sure it will!

Welcome to CC, your going to love it here.

If you haven't already seen this thread then I would highly recommend it, it's great for all the cake lingo and other acronyms here!

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-2926.html

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Angelfire3 Posted 10 Apr 2009 , 3:18am
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I tried making MMF a year ago and it came out like a taffy consistency. I don't know what I did wrong icon_cry.gif Needless to say, I've never made MMF again.

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nicolesprinkle Posted 10 Apr 2009 , 5:13am
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I use Michele Fosters fondant to cover all my cakes with, but I do make MMF to make gumpaste (with tylose) for flowers and covering my boards. This is the video I watched to learn. It's split into 2 videos. Good luck!

1st Video


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lostincake Posted 10 Apr 2009 , 7:23am
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I tried making MMF a year ago and it came out like a taffy consistency. I don't know what I did wrong icon_cry.gif Needless to say, I've never made MMF again.




If it was still "sticky" like taffy, then you probably needed more powdered sugar. There is a fine line between when it's just right and when there's too much (making it dry). I usually try to aim for just a bit on the softer side since it's easier just to add more PS as I need it therefore easier to fix.

The consistency of a good MMF is like that of dough and it should no longer be sticky. If it's still got some stickiness to it then knead in more PS a bit at a time until no longer sticky.

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RandomCakes Posted 10 Apr 2009 , 5:46pm
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Originally Posted by jpena11

Although I am new to cake decorating, my first experience with making this kind of fondant left me with a HUGE mess... (I hate mess) so I now make it in my kitchen aid mixer using the dough hook. I first grease the bowl and hook with Crisco and I never put the speed past the first "stir" setting (as I learned that faster causes the fondant to become "tough") I add about 1 cup of powdered sugar, sifted directly into the mixer bowl first before adding the marshmallow, then sprinkle some on top (about a hand full) before lowering the hook. I then add the sugar (sifted) in small amounts, stopping the mixer when I add. Once the fondant "balls" around the hook and is no longer sticky, I grease my hands with the Crisco and kneed in more sugar on a clean greased counter top.

I have never used the full amount of the sugar that my recipe calls for as it has always reached a good usable consistency with less.

Best tip I can give for it to be smooth is be generous with the Crisco. I grease the counter top that I kneed on and my hands. and I also add some directly to the fondant through out the kneeding process.


Hope this helps someone (it's my first post).




Welcome!

I do this too for my MMF, but I never take it out and knead it after (except to add color). I just add more crisco directly to my KA till it's the consistency I need. I haven't tried MFF yet, but plan to soon, as long as I can do it in my KA too. I have a chronic condition that makes my muscles weaker and weaker, so it's hard for me to knead something for too long.

Also, instead of water, I add colorless flavoring, and just a tiny bit of water if I still need some after. For example, yesterday I made Easter Basket cakes in Orange Dreamsicle flavor, and made my MMF orange flavored.

HTH!

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__Jamie__ Posted 10 Apr 2009 , 5:59pm
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Ugh.....MMF=humongous gross sticky mess. MFF=simple, mess free and delicious!

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xstitcher Posted 10 Apr 2009 , 6:36pm
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Originally Posted by __Jamie__

Ugh.....MMF=humongous gross sticky mess. MFF=simple, mess free and delicious!





and.....you can make gp with it too!

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