I just made my first batch of Wilton buttercream using the recipe for course 1. It is nasty tasting. Big glob of shortening. Did I do something wrong? Is this the way it is suppose to taste?
It tastes much better if you use 1/2 shortening and 1/2 butter. I don't know how they call it buttercream if there is no butter in it. Or, you can add butter flavoring - but I have found that if you use to much it smells like popcorn. Maybe that is just me. but try the same recipe with 1/2 shortening and 1/2 butter first. Good luck
I also prefer the 1/2 butter 1/2 crisco bc, though I personally am not opposed to the all crisco kind, but i dont make it. It is good for learning to ice and decorate cakes though. The butter kind is a little softer and melts at a lower temp (from the heat of your hand) so it takes a little bit of getting used to.
I use the all crisco "buttercream," but I add butter, vanilla, and almond flavoring. Sometimes I substitute creme bouquet for thevanilla and almond. I think it tastes good, and my husband loves it. (He prides himself a buttercream connisseur).
I use the all crisco "buttercream," but I add butter, vanilla, and almond flavoring. Sometimes I substitute creme bouquet for thevanilla and almond. I think it tastes good, and my husband loves it. (He prides himself a buttercream connisseur).
I use the all crisco "buttercream," but I add butter, vanilla, and almond flavoring. Sometimes I substitute creme bouquet for thevanilla and almond. I think it tastes good, and my husband loves it. (He prides himself a buttercream connisseur).
I also use the Wilton buttercream recipe. I don't use butter flavoring anymore either - just too strong of a smell.
It may have "globbed" because of not mixing it on low long enough? 
I've started mixing the crisco, vanilla (add more than recipe & reduce water) and water until really smooth before adding the sugar and MP.
Try it again 
Your not the only one that's ever had trouble with icing!!! You'll get it 
I am not a big fan of the Wilton Buttercream either, though DH loves it. I tried the Buttercream Dream recipe from this site last weekend, put it on a cake that I sent to work with DH, it was a hit!!! It's the same consistency as the Wilton Buttercream but tastes soooooo much better.
I use an all crisco recipe and add butter flavor, vanilla, and water mixed with powder creamer. I also add about a pinch of salt.
Using real butter just doesn't hold up for me in Houston's humidity!
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