Sweetex Question

Decorating By Bradymom6 Updated 7 Oct 2007 , 5:06pm by sugarshack

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Bradymom6 Posted 6 Oct 2007 , 3:29pm
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Hi fellow CC'ers. I haven't been on here in a while but I have a question. I just got some Sweetex shortening and was wondering if I use the same amount I did when I used Crisco? I used 2 cups of Crisco in my icing. Any help would be appreciated.
TIA,
Bradymom

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mamacc Posted 6 Oct 2007 , 9:39pm
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I'm sure someone else has a more exact answer but in general you use less high ratio compared to crisco. I've been using half the amount of high ratio in my bc recipes...

Courtney

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dezzib27 Posted 6 Oct 2007 , 9:59pm
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There are many posts on HiRatio shortening, but the general rule is 1 part shortening to 2 parts powdered sugar, and it can be used in place of crisco in any recipe, just cut the anount in half. HTH!!

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JanH Posted 7 Oct 2007 , 6:19am
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I follow cakemanoh's guideline of 1 cup hi-ratio to 7 cups of powdered sugar; another option is 1/2 to 2/3 cup hi-ratio:1 cup Crisco.

Here's a thread with hi-ratio b/c frosting recipes:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-464693-.html

HTH

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sugarshack Posted 7 Oct 2007 , 5:06pm
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I use the same amount but I know some use less.

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