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Wandootie Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 1:05am
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Hi guys!

I finally started my part time job with a cake bakery in town. I was so excited to be there. MAN...are they busy! I had no idea how much business she brings through her doors.

Somethig I noticed today was that her buttercream does not crust. It also smoothes like a dream. She does not share her recipe and there are only a couple of folks there that know it.

It had a very faint ivory tint to it so I guessing she used a good bit of butter and possibly cream instead of water or milk. Any ideas as to what she can be doing? I know there are some pros here and I would like any tips if ya'll are willing to share. The buttercrea, that I normally use crusts and after using hers today, I'm hooked.


Thanks!


Wanda

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WarEagle Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 1:23am
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Congrats on your new job!! Glad to hear you like it...let us in on any secrets you find out!!! icon_biggrin.gif

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Parable Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 1:27am
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Ditto!

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GI Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 1:39am
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Originally Posted by Wandootie

Somethig I noticed today was that her buttercream does not crust. It also smoothes like a dream.




She's probably a "closet" SugarShack'er!! icon_lol.gificon_lol.gif

And that's why she doesn't want to share her secret!

But do watch and learn! Wow, sounds like you are in a great job!! icon_biggrin.gif

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daltonam Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 1:53am
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congrats!! i'm jealous.


does IMBC or SMBC crust, could it be one of those?

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viewbaker Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 1:57am
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its probably italian meringue buttercream....thats what I use...it doesnt crust....and smooths really well....does she use hot water or just a cold spatula to smooth??

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GeminiRJ Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 12:32pm
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I buy my icing from a lady in town who manufactures the best BC I've ever tasted. (Dixie's Finest Whipped Icing) It doesn't crust, either. I know that part of the process involves cooking some ingredients. If you keep adding more powdered sugar it will finally crust.

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Wandootie Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 12:57pm
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No...it's not IMBC or SMBC...this I certain. She makes 2 or 3 large batches and they sit out in the open all day. It was just really creamy and smooth and that's why I wondered about the cream.

Anyway, thanks and I will let you guys know any secrets that I learn.


Wanda

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shanzah67 Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 1:11pm
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No...it's not IMBC or SMBC...this I certain. She makes 2 or 3 large batches and they sit out in the open all day. It was just really creamy and smooth and that's why I wondered about the cream.

Anyway, thanks and I will let you guys know any secrets that I learn.


Wanda




Please do! icon_wink.gif

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shanzah67 Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 1:13pm
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Originally Posted by Wandootie

Somethig I noticed today was that her buttercream does not crust. It also smoothes like a dream.



She's probably a "closet" SugarShack'er!! icon_lol.gificon_lol.gif

And that's why she doesn't want to share her secret!

But do watch and learn! Wow, sounds like you are in a great job!! icon_biggrin.gif





What's a closet SugarShack'er? I'm still trying to catch onto some of the lingo on here icon_biggrin.gif

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DFND Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 1:15pm
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Congrats on your new decorationg job.

I wonder what kind of buttercream it is. Keeps us informed of any recipes or techniques that might be useful to us in the future.

Ejoy.

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JaneK Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 1:25pm
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Congratulations on your new job!!! Hope you love it and learn lots of stuff!! I was going to say that with the colour it was probably SMBC or IMBC but if it's not, then I don't know....but it does sound like it has the properties of them...

Let us know ..I'm curious.

Good Luck!!! thumbs_up.gificon_smile.gifthumbs_up.gif

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