Smoothing Buttercream

Decorating By lyndya Updated 16 Jan 2010 , 3:31pm by Sandylee05

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lyndya Posted 16 Jan 2010 , 1:41pm
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Can't seem to get rid of air bubbles in buttercream for a perfect smooth finish. I am mixing on low speed. Any other suggestions??

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peg818 Posted 16 Jan 2010 , 2:49pm
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do you let your icing set for a while (i usually do overnight) before i use it to ice, i then stir on the lowest setting on my ka also fill it up as much as possible you will incorporate much less air that way.

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JustToEatCake Posted 16 Jan 2010 , 3:01pm
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I'm actually not sure what the poll is asking.

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lyndya Posted 16 Jan 2010 , 3:30pm
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I have heard that before - piling as much as you can get into the mixer and then set on sloooooow. Must work. I will try it, thanks.

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Sandylee05 Posted 16 Jan 2010 , 3:31pm
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If you mix a larger batch of icing (about 2 1/2 batches in a 5 qt. Kitchen Aid) it will be above the beater and won't incorporate so much air. I mix all the wet ingredients and then slowly add the powdered sugar.

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