Is it the correct consistency for making roses or is it mainly for icing a cake?

I use high ratio for all my icing and haven't had a problem making roses.

Lisa

It's the best for making roses, stringwork, any complicated decoration. It does not break down like crisco.

what is hi-ratio shortening? what brands? i've always used crisco brand for everything. i didn' tknow there was a difference

I was wondering that too? Do you use the same amount of it as you would Crisco??

Just bumping you up. I am interested in learning more about Hi Ratio shortening too.

The brand I use is Sweetex and you get it at your cake store. Costco also sells "cake shortening" that is hi-ratio--but it's in 50 lb blocks. Too much for my baking.

I use the same amount as I would Crisco. Although some say that you can use less--I never do.

It has the ability to absorb more liquid and sugar, so you end up with a much, much creamier and smoother finished product. After trying it once, I NEVER went back to Crisco. It also does not leave that film on your teeth like Crisco does.

HTH!!

Lisa