Ok, I have a question.... Has anyone use the off brand of Crisco to make their icing or cookies. I've always used Crisco but I was wondering if the off brand would work just as well. Thanks!

If I don't need "pure" white icing I'll use the brand from Aldi's. It seems to be creamier than crisco so i don't use as much liquid in my icing. I like it just as well though!!
Carrie

My Wilton's class instructor says the off brands don't hold up as well as Crisco.

I tried a store brand one time, and it was terrible! I couldn't get the frosting stiff enough to decorate with. I went back to crisco, and will stay.
I wonder how it will change when they take out the trans fat?

I used to use the off brand, but now that I do cakes for other people, I use the Crisco brand. A lot of times, some store's off brands are made by the same company that makes the name brand. Just look at the labels and see how similar they are.

I tried an off brand once and it was not nearly as good, the icing wouldn't get the right consistency. I don't know why there is such a difference but there is.

i've always used the store brand for my bc (i go to stop & shop here) and never had a problem. i love the taste of my bc and never had any trouble with the consistency.

The way I see it is, If you're gonna be doing them for other people (especially if you're gonna sell them) you've gotta use good quality ingredients.

Wesson brand is as good, but I would never use a store or no name brand as they have a heavy, greasy taste and a granular feel to them as far as I'm concerned.

No off brand. sometimes cheap isn't a good thing. I ran out one time in the middle of a cake and used wal-mart brand. It was not good at all. I only use butter now though cause it taste so much better.

I've used both name brand and store brand in my BC and can't tell the difference.

NO to off brand!!! I made the mistake of trying that once to save some money and OH MY GOSH!!!! Not good news!!

Ok, now I have another question.... Can you use Butter flavored Crisco in the butter cream dream? Would you just cut out some of the butter?

I personally would not reccomend using the butter flavored crisco. I tried that once, and one time only, and I thought the BC was so gross! It had a really artificial butter taste, tasted really fake.

I tried the off brand once and never again. Crisco is best.

I only use the wal-mart brand but I do half shortening and half real butter. I don't find there to be a difference.

I tried the Walmart brand and couldn't get the consistency right. I hear High ratio is great.

I always use the Kroger off brand. I haven't had any problem.

I TOO HAVE TRIED AN OFF BRAND.........I AGREE....NEVER AGAIN....!

I ENDED UP WITH SUCH A SUGAR HIGH, TRYING TO GET THE RIGHT TASTE AND CONSISTANCY..........

ORGINIAL CRISCO WORKS BEST FOR ME .

HAPPY BAKING..

I use both Walmart & Kroger brands, BC turns out perfect & delicious... never any issues.

I HAVE NEVER MADE A BUTTER CREAM ICING....

MY ICING CONSISTS OF P. SUGAR, CRISCO AND MILK......LIGHT, FLUFFY, NOT TO SWEET AND HOLDS WELL.......SO I KNOW FOR MY FROSTING THAT REGULAR CRISCO WORKS BEST.

WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT TASTES AND RECEIPTS FOR ICING......IT'S ALWAYS GOOD TO KNOW WHAT WORKS AND DOESN'T WORK FOR OTHERS.....


HAPPY BAKING

Thank you for all your help everyone!

be careful using butter flavored crisco etc. as they use dyes to make it the "butter color" it can screw up your coloring when you color your BC. Your blue will look greenish etc.

Judi

TerryLee...I think what you are making is buttercream. Just your favorite recipe for it....

Bought some high ratio today... I hear it is the best w/no greasiness left in your mouth. Going to try it on my Easter cake. I'm not crazy about Crisco either but it works better for me than generic.