Shortening...

Decorating By huntertl Updated 20 Nov 2009 , 1:04am by huntertl

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huntertl Posted 18 Nov 2009 , 9:58pm
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What brand of shortening is best to make buttercreme icing? Thanks!

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crl Posted 18 Nov 2009 , 10:12pm
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I use the generic store brand because it still has the trans fat in it.

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BlakesCakes Posted 18 Nov 2009 , 10:23pm
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Definitely Sweetex Hi-Ratio Shortening.

Rae

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elizacake Posted 18 Nov 2009 , 10:32pm
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I like CK high ratio

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huntertl Posted 19 Nov 2009 , 12:58pm
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where do I get the high ratio shortening?

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JenniferMI Posted 19 Nov 2009 , 1:40pm
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I'm happy to share my buttercream recipe, just PM me.

Mine uses crisco and sweetex.

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elizacake Posted 19 Nov 2009 , 4:55pm
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Originally Posted by huntertl

where do I get the high ratio shortening?




Cake supply shop or the internet? Just look around for the best price and lowest shipping. icon_smile.gif

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LaBellaFlor Posted 19 Nov 2009 , 5:03pm
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Originally Posted by JenniferMI

I'm happy to share my buttercream recipe, just PM me.

Mine uses crisco and sweetex.

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You know I keep hearing everyone say crisco is not working for them. Is yours working fine, cause you blend it with the sweetex?

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Ruth0209 Posted 19 Nov 2009 , 5:27pm
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I use Sweetex. I get it at Cash & Carry. You can use about 1/3 less when you use high ratio.

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lchristi27 Posted 19 Nov 2009 , 5:40pm
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Crisco wanted to be heart-healthy so they removed the Trans fat in the shortening. Now the frosting slides off the cake. I work for a company that supplies them ingredients and told the sales reps about it. They are considering another change..

Also, if anyone knows where I can buy Hi-ratio in Minneapolis I'd be thrilled!

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elizacake Posted 19 Nov 2009 , 8:35pm
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Originally Posted by ElizabethS

Quote:
Originally Posted by huntertl

where do I get the high ratio shortening?



Cake supply shop or the internet Just look around for the best price and lowest shipping. icon_smile.gif




Sorry that wasn't a question. I've done both, gotten it online and a cake supply shop. Price was still a little less going online...I need to continue to find sources locally.
Google is my friend! lol

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tripleD Posted 19 Nov 2009 , 8:46pm
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I used crisco for years but when they took out hte trans fat. I don't use it any more. now i get high ratio alpine brand from a bakery supply wholesaler. I got lucky having one about 6 miles from me.

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NJCakeDiva Posted 19 Nov 2009 , 9:08pm
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The new Crisco has given me a bit of trouble but I tried it with Indydebi's recipe which included adding Drean Whip and it seems to behave a bit better! Very light and fluffy with a beautiful crust. Looking forward to trying CK one day as Edna uses it in her online demo.

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huntertl Posted 20 Nov 2009 , 1:04am
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Thanks everyone.

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