I just finished my first batch of MMF...I'm not going to be using for a week and a half...it seems to have turned out well but I am not sure what the consistency should be....should it feel like the Satin Ice or denser like Wilton? Its quite pliable right now. I am thinking it may need more powdered sugar but I am not sure and dont wanna add too much. How should it feel?

I would say if it is pliable and not sticky - you're right there where you need to be!

Thanks for posting that question, I am going to be making my first batch soon.

Chelle

I learned the hard way that it's better to make mmf the day you are going to use it .. a couple of hours ahead of time.... the first time I made it a couple of days ahead of time and found it more difficult to work with .. from then on I make it a few hours ahead of time and it's great .... I've read other posts that suggest popping it into the microwave a few seconds to make it softer .. I'll try that next time.

Oohhh....good to know! I was/am really nervous about it turning ok ok...thats why I did it today, thinking more time messin' with it would prepare me better for when I actually start decorating it. The cake I mean.

one thing I forgot to mention is that I had to use crisco on the board, my hands and the rolling pin ...alot more than I had anticipated... just play with it until you figure out what works ... once you start rolling it out on a mat ... lift it and sprinkle the mat or surface with cornstarch and powdered sugar ... the other thing I'm going to try next time is adding crisco to the mmf ... the person said it was a tablespoon for the recipe on this website ....... I read that in a post last night and it sounded like a good idea.

[quote="sofiasmami"]it's better to make mmf the day you are going to use it .. a couple of hours ahead of time.... the first time I made it a couple of days ahead of time and found it more difficult to work with .. quote]

It was easier to work with on the same day cause it probably hadn't cooled thoroughly. You can make it in advance...it keeps for a very long time....cover it tightly with plastic wrap and put it in a plastic zip-loc bag...when you are ready to use it, take the amount you want, pop it in the microwave for 5 second intervals until it is soft enough to work with, add a dollop of Crisco (maybe a tablespoon or so) and knead it in well. It will soften it a bit and it will keep it from shrinking after you roll it out. Have fun and don't be intimidated!