Hello! I am trying to color my MMF black. When I get it black and try to roll it out, it is a mess!!! It isn't smooth at all, it is like crumbly. If I roll out it without any color in, the fondant is great. Can anyone please tell me how to get the fondant black with out ruining it? Thank you in advance!

fondant is that way because it takes SO much coloring to get it black. However.. I have achieved these dark colors using MMF.

Add a little more water.. Knead it and then microwave the MMF for about 15 seconds. It will be hot. Then knead it somemore. Then into the microwave a second time if need. If not then let it cool slightly then start rolling out and covering.

Personally I Microwave fondant everytime before I use it.

Some people add crisco to MMF.. I tried it and it sucked. (just my opinion) It wouldnt take color after I added crisco, and it had shiny spots in it. gross.

edited to add: Also buy Americolor SUPER BLACK. It only takes a small amount to achieve that intense black color.

I will happily make fondant and add any color EXCEPT black and red. I buy those two colors because I have yet to successfully make a good red or black at home. I know that doesn't help you right now, but if you have access to a store that carries it, I'd buy the black.

Black is difficult. You could try microwaving it a bit, but it's a temporary fix and it will return to crumbly fast, so if you're trying to cover an entire cake it probably won't work. Many people buy black fondant for this reason. If it's not working for you, is there any chance that you could just paint or airbrush your color on?

Black was the first color I ever made. I get black ok and like it better than some bought. I have found to be patient with these colors> I color and let rest over night, mine always darkens. (I have added cocoa/ wPS, and used colored MM's.)I dont over add color, or over work the fondant. To textureize, i do use crisco, mostly on my hands. Also I stopped refrigerating my fondant, I keep at room temp. I added corn syrup once,,,, it changed the texture and color of the batch. I didn't like it. I use CS to work the MFF not PS, I find it better for me. I suppose it depends on what works, depends on the recipe used as well. I use MM and PS, micro method.
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I make chocolate MMF and add a little black colouring. Still need to microwave though before I use it and use it quickly!

I make mmf black by putting some melted chocolate in with the marshmallows first. Then, add some black. Stir and add with the powdered sugar. Knead it and then, if I need anymore black, I'll add more coloring.

Hope that helps in the future!

when i require large black mmf i mix up a batch of choc.mmf. i add cocoa into the mm when they are finnished melting. then add black gel coloring. that way it takes less black gel to make it darker and the texture is not sacrificed! good luck!!

I would definitely use chocolate/cocoa with your PS. It tastes so much better too! I've been using the Hersey's dark cocoa and also add your black when Marshmallows are melted. Works so much better than trying to add all that color to white fondant.

Thank you all for your help! I am trying to cover a 12" square cake. I think that I better go and try to find some black fondant at the cake supply store. This cake has to be ready by 6 o'clock this evening.

Thanks again!

Here is my recipie for black MMF and I LOVE IT...I've never ever had a problem with it being dry or cracking.

6 oz. of semi sweet chocolate chips (about half of a bag)
1 bag of mini marshmallows
3 tbsp. of clear Karo syrup
3 tbsp. water
1 1lb. bag of powdered sugar
gel black food coloring
Crisco
Instructions:
Put your marshmallows in a microwave safe bowl, add the water, and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir mixture, and microwave for another minute. When marshmallows come out they will be HOT, stir again, scraping the sides with a scraper. Immerdiately add your chocolate chips, and stir until the chips are completely melted. Add your karo syrup and stir again this time with a butter knife, making sure that all of your syrup is incorporated. Add a good amount of black gel food coloring, and stir again with your knife, making sure that you scrape around the edges. Once your mixture is the blackest black that you can get, (I added about 1-2 tsp. of the gel coloring) then add about half of your bag of powdered sugar, and stir until the mixture is thick, with your knife. Grease your hands liberally with Crisco and add the rest of the powdered sugar* to the bowl. Knead your fondant until all of the powdered sugar is gone. Store for up to a month wrapped in plastic wrap, sealed in a gallon Ziploc, and stored in an airtight container.
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Here is my recipie for black MMF and I LOVE IT...I've never ever had a problem with it being dry or cracking


With this recipe do I need to let it rest, or can I use it right away?

I've used it right away, and let it rest. Either way it worked fine for me. I did have to soften it up a little bit in the microwave once just because I didn't take it out of the fridge early enough