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Decorating By elin Updated 6 Apr 2005 , 7:03pm by elin

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elin Posted 6 Apr 2005 , 4:54pm
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I have bought a box of Crisco all vegetable shortening.
What do I really use this for ? And what is the benefit of it ?
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m0use Posted 6 Apr 2005 , 4:55pm
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You can use it in icing recipes like cali4dawns icing recipe, which would be good for making stiff roses.
Shortening is also a tip used for when rolling out MMF (marshmallow fondant) to keep the MMF from sticking to your flat surface, your hands, and your rolling tools.

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AgentCakeBaker Posted 6 Apr 2005 , 4:57pm
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You could also use it for greasing your cake pans before baking. But I get more use out of my shortening by using it in my buttercream icing recipe.

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m0use Posted 6 Apr 2005 , 4:58pm
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You can use it in icing recipes like cali4dawns icing recipe, which would be good for making stiff roses.
Shortening is also a tip used for when rolling out MMF (marshmallow fondant) to keep the MMF from sticking to your flat surface, your hands, and your rolling tools.

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m0use Posted 6 Apr 2005 , 5:04pm
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Ohh- almost forgot, you can also use it to make your own cake release- cheaper version than wilton's cake release. But I don't have the recipe for it off of the top of my head. I think MrsMissey makes her own and that's how I know about it.

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elin Posted 6 Apr 2005 , 5:15pm
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Thanks. I will test it out.

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MrsMissey Posted 6 Apr 2005 , 5:28pm
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Thanks mouse! Yep, instead of using Pam spray ..you can make your own grease/flour mixture by mixing equal parts of flour, oil and shortening (Crisco). Store it in an airtight container and either put in the fridge or leave it out...doesn't matter. To use, just spread it in your pans with a pastry brush. There is no overspary mess and is a lot cheaper!

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elin Posted 6 Apr 2005 , 7:03pm
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Thats neet. I liked that idea.

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