Salvaging Sticky Mmf (Marshmallow Fondant)?? Help Please!

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BrooksieCakes Posted 12 Feb 2013 , 10:01pm
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AI was making MMF earlier today and ran out of powdered sugar while it was still sticky. I should've known better as it's a very rainy and humid Texas day. I want to salvage it as I hate wasting things! I covered it in Crisco and wrapped in in plastic wrap. Will it be ok if I add more powdered sugar to it later this evening, after I get a chance to go to the store? Or do I need to scrap it and start over? Any help is much appreciated!!!

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metria Posted 12 Feb 2013 , 10:52pm
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It will be fine!  I was in the exact same situation last weekend.  When I was ready to work with it and had the sugar, I took a handful of fondant and kneaded in the powdered sugar a little bit at a time.  Dust plenty sugar on your work surface and keep your hands lubed with shortening, then the stickiness should be reduced.  Hi, from Austin!  Our rain just dried up!

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BrooksieCakes Posted 12 Feb 2013 , 11:53pm
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AThank you so much!! I figured it would be, but I wanted a second opinion.

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cakeyouverymuch Posted 13 Feb 2013 , 3:35am
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If you have trouble working in the sugar, just heat the fondant a bit in the microwave and it will be easier to work with.

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BrooksieCakes Posted 13 Feb 2013 , 4:56am
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AThank you so much. Glad it will be ok! Turns out I won't be able to add more powdered sugar until tomorrow! Crazy schedule with Valentine's Day and all! Happy caking to all!

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