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Katied75
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Joined: Apr 30, 2008
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Wed May 07, 2008 1:47 pm |
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I want to try an IMBC recipe but I worry about feeding raw eggs to my kids/ friends and family. Can I substitute meringue powder for the eggs, and if so, how do I do it?
Also, I'm thinking of trying Kaye's IMBC recipe from the Whimsical Bakehouse. Is there another recipe you'd recommend over that?
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MichelleM77
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Joined: Jul 06, 2005
Posts: 2879
Location: near Akron, Ohio
Birthday: Jun 01
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:39 am |
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I'm bumping this back up because I'm wondering the same thing. I wanted to try an IMBC but can't sell anything that needs to be refrigerated and thought this might be a way around that. |
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busymom9431
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Joined: May 17, 2007
Posts: 204
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:52 am |
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You can buy eggs in the grocery store that are pasturized. They may cost a little bit more but I would feel much better knowing I had nothing to worry about. I too have wanted to try this type of icing but am a little worried about. |
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karensjustdessert
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Joined: Oct 21, 2005
Posts: 633
Location: Jacksonville, NC
Birthday: Apr 27
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:57 am |
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Yes, you can use the meringue powder, and some think it actually keeps the icing more stable than using egg whites.
On a side note, the likelihood of any danger is from egg whites is quite rare. |
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scnix
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Joined: Dec 03, 2007
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:59 am |
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I to was wondering this, that is great, can't wait to try it!
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MichelleM77
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Location: near Akron, Ohio
Birthday: Jun 01
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:00 am |
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I have a cousin who landed in the hospital with salmonella and almost died. I know it's rare, but it's still out there. I don't want to take any chances. |
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Mike1394
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Joined: Feb 20, 2008
Posts: 928
Location: Michigan
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:08 am |
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Pasteurized egg whites are quiet easy to find. They should be at your local grocery.
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MichelleM77
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Location: near Akron, Ohio
Birthday: Jun 01
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:09 am |
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Guys, I know where to get them....does the recipe work out okay? |
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staceyboots
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Joined: Jul 05, 2007
Posts: 463
Location: Barbados, WI
Birthday: Dec 02
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:14 am |
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does anyone have a IMBC / SMBC recipe using the meringue powder? |
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busymom9431
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:49 am |
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I think most of the meringue powder cans have the converstion for you...........1 egg = __ meringue powder. |
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lsawyer
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Joined: Mar 01, 2006
Posts: 1162
Location: San Diego, CA
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:55 am |
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There was a recent recipe for this posted on CC. I'll see if I can find it. |
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lsawyer
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Joined: Mar 01, 2006
Posts: 1162
Location: San Diego, CA
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:00 am |
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Here's the link:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cak.....Cream.html
I made it, and liked it a lot. It doesn't crust, so I plan on playing with it by either reducing the amount of Sweetex or increasing the amount of powdered sugar. |
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littlecake
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:12 am |
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Can you pipe with this stuff?....Roses ? |
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lsawyer
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Location: San Diego, CA
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:46 pm |
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I didn't pipe roses, just shell borders, but it was stiff enough. I think it would have held up well with roses. Make a small batch and play with it. Also, PM the person who submitted the recipe; I'm sure she'll be able to answer all your questions. |
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Zamode
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Location: NJ
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Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:16 pm |
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I can always taste meringue powder in anything I use it in so I hate the stuff. I use pasteurized egg whites in the carton for my IMBC and never have any problems, with anyone getting sick or consistency issues with the icing. You can pipe roses with it, I add a little Crisco to the IMBC and make sure you work fast with it or keep the bag cool. You can use two bags, one kept cool in the fridge and switch them as you need them. |
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