Help! Asap With Mmf Please

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kokopuff Posted 4 Sep 2009 , 11:48am
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I made a batch of mmf last night that needs to go on a cake this morning but it is to stretchy,like chewed gum.What can I do to fix it?This is the first time it's ever failed me icon_cry.gif Should I add more ps?Any suggestions will be appreciated!TIA Karen

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kokopuff Posted 4 Sep 2009 , 12:08pm
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anyone?

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TTran Posted 4 Sep 2009 , 12:30pm
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You can put it in the fridge for a bit to firm it up.

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MrCake01 Posted 4 Sep 2009 , 12:42pm
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Hey kokopuff,
I never made MMF but i would think microwaving it may soften it up a bit. You also may want to go to the internet to see if there is any help by googling "Tips and tricks to making MMF"
Goodluck
Mrcake01

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Reimagining_Confections Posted 4 Sep 2009 , 12:42pm
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Sounds like it just needs more powdered sugar. Add a little at a time and need.

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kokopuff Posted 4 Sep 2009 , 12:48pm
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Thanks! I just gave up and made a mad dash to the store for more supplies.Wish me luck on the next batch!

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MrCake01 Posted 4 Sep 2009 , 12:53pm
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kokopuff

Goodluck
Mrcake01

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kokopuff Posted 4 Sep 2009 , 7:50pm
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Thanks! It turned out much better.I think I added to much liquid to the first batch,that's the only thing I could figure happened to it.I added more ps until I ran out and that still didn't work,just one of those things I guess?

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WildSugar Posted 4 Sep 2009 , 8:23pm
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I had a bunch of MMF do that to me a while back too. The only thing different was the humidity that couple of days. I shouldn't have put as much water in it as i usually do, but i'm SO not used to humidity here (ID). It was SUCH a pain! I got it to work eventually, but i had to add a TON of ps!

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MrsSoul Posted 5 Sep 2009 , 10:43am
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you can still use the gum like batch put it in the microwave for about 15 seconds and add more sugar until it feels like play dough. mmf is tricky I add a tablespoon of shortening when I melt the marshmallows, it helps with rolling it out.

Good luck

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kokopuff Posted 5 Sep 2009 , 4:36pm
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I got frustrated with it and threw it away.

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MrsSoul Posted 5 Sep 2009 , 8:14pm
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:O ypu could have mixed it with buttercream and used it for filling... its good never toss what you can recycle into something good and gooey lol

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kokopuff Posted 5 Sep 2009 , 11:28pm
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Oh,I never thought about adding it to buttercream.If I have that problem agin I'll give it a try.

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Denae Posted 5 Sep 2009 , 11:48pm
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i used to make mmf all the time, and it always turned out chewy and gooey, so finally i just gave up...so nowi use satin ice.

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kokopuff Posted 6 Sep 2009 , 5:55pm
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How is the taste of satin ice?Is it sweet like mmf?

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ape74 Posted 6 Sep 2009 , 6:17pm
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Originally Posted by MrsSoul

you can still use the gum like batch put it in the microwave for about 15 seconds and add more sugar until it feels like play dough. mmf is tricky I add a tablespoon of shortening when I melt the marshmallows, it helps with rolling it out.

Good luck




MrsSoul:
This caught my attention as I'm about to make a batch of MMF. Do you ALWAYS put a tablespoon of shortening or only when the MMF starts acting up like this person's did? Well I guess so right? I mean you said when you're melting it, so I guess I'll give it a shot then. Thanks for the tip...not for me, but I'll follow it, lol. thumbs_up.gif

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