I made this recipe this weekend. It was my first attempt at fondant. I decided to try this one since I've read that MMF can be more forgiving. I had a lot of fun making it and rolling it and playing with it. My husband even got into the action, but did not seem to relish it as much as I. When I rolled it out, I was very suprised at how easy it was. I had purchased a silicon rolling pin, so maybe that was some of it. I had dusted my counter with cornstarch as well, but I really thought that things would stick more. But, no worries. Cutting the shapes was good fun. I really started flashing back to my childhood, playing with play dough and such. So, fun recipe. Now to brass tacks. Although shows on Food Network make it look easy to cover a cake in fondant, it is NOT easy to smoothly cover a round, barrel shape with a flat piece of frosting. I tried to burnish it and stretch it and make it pretty and flawless but did not do so perfectly. I can see that a person needs to practice. So if you are a beginner, do not expect things to go easily and flawlessly the first time. Also, if you're going to stick on shapes or other decorations, have your water or butter cream on hand so that you can just reach over and get some "glue" when you need it. As for taste, this is a SWEET frosting. 1 lb of marshmallows and 2 lbs of sugar pretty much means it's going to be SWEET. It does however not taste as bland as other fondants I have eaten. I put in some extra vanilla flavori
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