How To Smooth A Non-Crusting Frosting?
Decorating By KayMc Updated 12 Jun 2010 , 4:05am by cakesrock
No problem to make it crust. A couple of tablespoons of meringue powder stirred into the powder sugar before adding to the wets.
If that is out, use hotter water on the spatula. Or try a really straight bench scraper.
I agree with KHalstead , bench scraper. I wouldn't add meringue powder!!
I don't ever add that stuff to anything. It has an aftertaste and it isn't necessary. I've never had any trouble getting my buttercream to crust without it. I just wouldn't want to alter the taste of your delicious peanut butter icing. Sounds yummy 
It is the best tasting icing I've ever had, frankly. It's from CC, if anyone is interested.
So, Mamawrobin, you think meringue powder leaves an aftertaste? Crap... I was thinking that would be an easy solution. I used the scraper, and did a poor job. I'm quite sure it's my lack of skill, although I have no problem with a crusting bc. sigh....
It is the best tasting icing I've ever had, frankly. It's from CC, if anyone is interested.
So, Mamawrobin, you think meringue powder leaves an aftertaste? Crap... I was thinking that would be an easy solution. I used the scraper, and did a poor job. I'm quite sure it's my lack of skill, although I have no problem with a crusting bc. sigh....
Hey, just because I think it leaves an aftertaste don't mean you couldn't try and see for yourself. It may be an "easy solution" and it may not be that bad. You'd know not to do it again if it made it taste bad 
AND if it didn't leave an aftertaste or alter the flavor then you have your problem solved. minniecuppie uses meringue powder so maybe it's just my taste buds. Could be Don't let MY opinion stop you from trying because you just don't really know until you try. Just because I wouldn't do it doesn't mean that you shouldn't. I really don't like using meringue powder. I need to take a poll and see if I'm the only one
Please, let us know what you decide to do. What is the name of the recipe? I may want to try it out.
I searched for the recipe but could not find it. Could you help by posting it. I probably don't know how to search properly as I am new to all this. Thank you.
I use a flat plastic spatula like a bench scraper and a turntable and just keep spiining it around..It takes practice.I never use the hot knife in water etc..Just makes a watery mess on the bottom of the board..JMO 
I use a flat plastic spatula like a bench scraper and a turntable and just keep spiining it around..It takes practice.I never use the hot knife in water etc..Just makes a watery mess on the bottom of the board..JMO
I watched Sharon Zambitos video and she keeps a pot of boiling water beside her and heats the spatula or bench scraper, then wipes it off with a towel before smoothing - no watery mess and the utensil stays hot. I had the same watery mess before I watched her video. Yeah Sharon!
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