I made MMF just once so far and it was so dry that it crumbled into a gazillion pieces. I kneaded and worked it until if finally came to a ball by adding small amounts of water but then when I went to use it later, it completely crumbled again. I did put it in the microwave for short spurts to help soften it but when I rolled it out, nothing but crumbs. ACK! It's so frustrating!!

I tried adding small amounts of Crisco but small amounts turned into a LOT! It's still so dry that I think I just need to toss it and try again. I've stored it in a zipper bag and now the Crisco has seperated from it so it's sitting in a pool of grease. What the heck am I doing wrong?

Any helpful hints???
KimAZ

Sorry Kim I wish I could help.... My first and last batch of MMF, when I mixed it, chunks of my bowl came off the bottom and ended up with a huge scratch on my KA and powder sugar clouds everywhere so dont feel bad at least you made it past the blender stage... lol

I haven't gotten the nerve to try again.. Not that I really have had time the past month and 1/2 but Im still clinging to Im scared for life after my first MMF experience!. Good luck and if you get any good tips send them my way.. HAHAHA

Try using a dough hook when you mix it... helps with getting all the ingredients togather more evenly. I use 2 Tbsp water and 2 tsp flavoring to mine and I've had no problems. Good luck and thank you so much for the directions on the officer's hat... the Lt. loved it! Said he was gonna bronze it! LOL

hold out some of the sugar. Depending on the weather and your sugar, it may not need all the sugar.

Melt the MM and water (with color and flavor as needed) then stir in about half to 3/4 of the sugar. When it comes to a big mass, pour it out onto the greased counter and knead it. You can sprinkle on some of the remaining sugar until the fondant is no longer sticky. then, let it rest.

You can always knead in a but more sugar, but it is tricky to fix it if you have already added too much sugar.