Making Marshmallow Fondant In My Kitchenaid Stand Mixer

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TripleJMomma Posted 16 Sep 2009 , 5:04pm
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Is it possible, and safe for my fixer.....to make MMF in my kitchenaid stand mixer? I didnt know if it would be too thick. I am a "newbie" to fondant making. Thanks!

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PuffCake Posted 16 Sep 2009 , 5:20pm
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Yes, it's possible, safe and FAST and EASY! Just use the dough hook and grease everything up with shortening before you start (bowl, hook, spatula). Try it out and see how great it is! icon_smile.gif

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brittalicious Posted 16 Sep 2009 , 5:25pm
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will this work for regular fondant not marshmellow fondant?

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Texas_Rose Posted 16 Sep 2009 , 5:27pm
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Never turn the mixer up past the first or second setting when you're using the dough hook....basically treat the batch of fondant like you would a batch of bread dough.

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mgwebb68 Posted 16 Sep 2009 , 5:57pm
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I make my MMF in my kitchenaid every time, it's the easiest and cleanest way.

I coat my bowl that I'm melting my marshmallows in with Crisco.
I coat my mixer bowl with crisco and put in 1/2 of my powdered sugar. When the marshmallows are melted I pour them into the mixer, stir it a little, and then let it mix. Once that's all mixed, I mix in the rest of the powdered sugar.

Just remember not to turn the mixer up any higher than the 2nd setting (like Texas_Rose said). I usually never turn it up past the first setting.

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Jeff_Arnett Posted 16 Sep 2009 , 6:02pm
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Originally Posted by brittalicious

will this work for regular fondant not marshmellow fondant?


Yes...and gum paste too!

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mjk350 Posted 16 Sep 2009 , 6:18pm
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Originally Posted by Texas_Rose

Never turn the mixer up past the first or second setting when you're using the dough hook....basically treat the batch of fondant like you would a batch of bread dough.




Do you still have to knead it by hand some after it is done?

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TheBlonde Posted 16 Sep 2009 , 6:53pm
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Very interesting...I didn't think it would work with my KA...I may have to try it now!

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brittalicious Posted 16 Sep 2009 , 7:51pm
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will this work for regular fondant not marshmellow fondant?

Yes...and gum paste too!



wow thanks for the tipicon_biggrin.gif this would be so much easier

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rvercher23 Posted 16 Sep 2009 , 8:17pm
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Originally Posted by Texas_Rose

Never turn the mixer up past the first or second setting when you're using the dough hook....basically treat the batch of fondant like you would a batch of bread dough.



Do you still have to knead it by hand some after it is done?




Yes you will still have to knead it by hand when you are done. I grease my hands, pour powdred sugar on the counter, dump it out of the mixer, and knead till it is done.

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MissCathcart Posted 16 Sep 2009 , 8:20pm
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Here's the video on YouTube that shows the whole procedure.


How to make marshmellow fondant in your Kitchen Aid.


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DLo912 Posted 16 Sep 2009 , 8:48pm
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Just tried this the other day and let me tell you, I will never grease up my counters again!! LoL. It was so easy and clean up was negligible. AMAZING! Good luck to you! Oh, and yes, make sure everything is thoroughly coated in shortening.

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lardbutt Posted 16 Sep 2009 , 9:07pm
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I was out of crisco and coated all my utensils with canola spray and it worked like a charm. That's all I use now! I saw no difference in the fondant. I even spray my hands now.

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brittalicious Posted 16 Sep 2009 , 9:13pm
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I was out of crisco and coated all my utensils with canola spray and it worked like a charm. That's all I use now! I saw no difference in the fondant. I even spray my hands now.



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wonlove Posted 27 Aug 2013 , 2:36am
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Yay! for this!!! I really do love my KA. Thanks for the info.

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adriekin Posted 27 Aug 2013 , 4:15pm
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AIf you have a Bosch it works even better. I make double batches in mine and don't even knead it after.

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MBalaska Posted 27 Aug 2013 , 5:29pm
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Originally Posted by MissCathcart 
Here's the video on YouTube that shows the whole procedure.   How to make marshmellow fondant in your Kitchen Aid.


MissCathcart: this link to the video is worth repeating !!!   This is what got me started on MMF in the KA earlier this year. It gave me the confidence to try it.

I Only make half-batches, as I don't use that much. It only takes a few minutes & still works great.  A quick rinse of everything immediately afterwards, & it cleans up like a dream. Great inexpensive stuff for hobby bakers.

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