Mmf Hard As Rock... What Did I Do Wrong?
Decorating By vie Updated 23 Sep 2005 , 1:53pm by crimsonhair
Hello everyone, I just made my first batch of MMF, followed the directions to a tee (only thing I couldn't do was, add all the icing sugar cause it wouldn't take anymore) and now it's hard as rock. I can't even squish or roll it out it's that hard. I wrapped it so no air touches it but still.
So now what? Is there a way that I can soften it or not? Not enough icing sugar. Ok I am rambling on and on. Sorry, what to do the cake is due Monday and I am loosing my mind here.
Please help!!!!!!!
Sylvie
Try putting it in the microwave for 5 seconds at a time. I just made my first batch yesterday and this is what worked for me when I went to use more today.
I think the usual cause is heating the marshmallows too much. They still look like marshmallows even once they are melted, they don't lose their shape, but if you take a spoon to them, they are actually soft. So this may have been the problem. You could try putting it in the microwave to soften up, but I doubt it will help. Think I would start again.
Did you double check your amounts?
Hugs Squirrelly
Be careful because it WILL be hot inside! Don't want you to burn your hands like I did!!
that happens to me when i wrap it and some how air gets to it ...maybe i didnt wrap as well as i thought.... I add glycerine...to it... i heard that shorting works the same...
as i work it in its breaks at 1st but then as i mix in the glycerine its gets soft again...
Hi Vie,
I agree with Squirrelly, I think you may have over heated the marshmallows.. When I make MMF the marshmallows are puffed up and soft when I take them out of the microwave and a quick stir softens them to a fluffy mixture but it isnt really a thin liquid.. I then add the icing sugar , but not all at once . Add about half and then slowly add the rest a cup at a time.. I have never used the entire 1 kg bag. I also grease my hands with crisco when I am mixing in the last of the sugar and when I'm kneading the MMF.. I haven't had it harden at all , even when sitting for a few days.. I keep it wrapped in saran wrap and in a tupperware container on the counter. You might just need to make a new batch. Good luck.
Liz
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