CakesbyJam
Posted 23 Jul 2007 , 4:30pm
post #1 of 3
My hi ratio buttercream won't crust 
I use 2 cups per 2lbs of powder sugar along with the rest of my ingredients...am I using too much shortening??? First had trouble with Crisco and now this!!!!
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This is my favorite frosting..
Great recipe that crusts well - Brite White:
(For hi-ratio shortening.)
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2375-Brite-White-Buttercream-Icing.html
Here's an article on why frosting crusts/or doesn't:
(From Sarah Phillips of baking911.com.)
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-3725953-.html
With info on how to help/retard crusting.
HTH
alanahodgson
Posted 24 Jul 2007 , 12:45pm
post #3 of 3
this is a great hi ratio icing that has a nice crust
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopic-19948-0.html
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