Need Help Practicing

Decorating By tracy1974 Updated 5 Feb 2007 , 9:05pm by JoAnnB

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tracy1974 Posted 5 Feb 2007 , 8:31pm
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i need a good frosting recipe for practicing roses and flowers anyone out there that can help me with that and why when i make roses do they look ripped on the edges?

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JoAnnB Posted 5 Feb 2007 , 8:40pm
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for practice the basic shortening base buttercream is the easiest. It will last a very long time, and you can reuse it.

If your flowers have dry edges, your icing is probably too stiff. Add some liquid, a little at a time.

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tracy1974 Posted 5 Feb 2007 , 8:46pm
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could you give me the recipe for the basic shortening base buttercream.
and as for my frosting to dry if i make it wetter my roses have that melted look like all the petals turn into one cant seem to get in the middle

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fooby Posted 5 Feb 2007 , 8:51pm
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tracy1974 Posted 5 Feb 2007 , 9:00pm
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could you tell me how long this frosting will last? and do i need to keep it refridgerated?

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JoAnnB Posted 5 Feb 2007 , 9:05pm
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It does not require refrigeration, but should be kept airtight. It will last for weeks.

Try beating a small amount of frosting, maybe a cup, and add water with a dropper one or two at a time.

Or you could try adding in a little corn syrup. That sometimes helps with the petal edges.

Once you get the hang of it, the flowers will be easier.

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