Icing Consistency

Decorating By BlueLamp1 Updated 30 Sep 2005 , 7:50pm by lng_1978

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BlueLamp1 Posted 29 Sep 2005 , 11:35pm
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HI y'all.

OK, can someone explain to me exactly how much liquid to add to stiff consistency buttercream icing to make it medium and thin? Im convinced that i add either too much or too little. THanks!

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irisinbloom Posted 29 Sep 2005 , 11:38pm
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I add an extra three teaspoons of water to get med conicon_smile.gif

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sweetbaker Posted 30 Sep 2005 , 6:53pm
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I think it might be:
1 tsp. per cup of icing for medium
2 tsp. per cup of icing for thin

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TexasSugar Posted 30 Sep 2005 , 7:38pm
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1 tsp per cup of stiff for medium icing.
2 tsp per cup of stiff for thin icing.
1 tsp per cup of medium for thin icing.

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lng_1978 Posted 30 Sep 2005 , 7:50pm
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I have used Kayro syrup instead of water to thin my icing.

Les

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