I have used 3 sets of these for many years and wish I had more. Although the newer designs are like 1 board with 3 different "waves" in it...this older model with its design is much...
I always have some of the White in my pantry for those days when the grandkids are over and want to make something. I have many of the other colors...but sometimes the kiddos want to make their...
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Custom Cupcake Wrappers are an easy way to add a special touch to a party. I like to use them for baby showers because I can put the name of the family on the wrapper. And no...
I live in MO in the summer and TX in the winter. Both of my kitchens have the pro mixer. I absolutely love both of my pro Kitchen Aids. Very sturdy and wonderful for breadmking. I still wish that...
Rosie2
.. Did you let your buttercream crust first ?
Well, I waited 1/2 hour and I figured it wasn't goint to crust. Although, I've heard the temperature affects BC and it was really hot that day in my area.
What BC did you use? American or SMBC/IMBC? I assume american?? If that's the case, I'm surprised it didn't crust. How did you try to smooth it out? With a paper towel? As long as the paper towel doesn't stick to it, it has crusted.
When using SMBC, I use a hot knife and it works great! I use the Well Dressed SMBC from this site.
Thanks jkalman! I'll be trying both of those this weekend! Do you think it would help the SMBC to crust if you put a bit of meringue powder in it? I just tried the SMBC last weekend and got nothing but ravings from the family. I'm just worried about getting that nice smooth finish that you can get with BC and the viva method...
SMBC can not crust. It's due to the fat:sugar ratio. SMBC doesn't have the right ratio. I personally get a much better finish with SMBC than I do with the viva method on aBC.
Rosie2
.. Did you let your buttercream crust first ?
Well, I waited 1/2 hour and I figured it wasn't goint to crust. Although, I've heard the temperature affects BC and it was really hot that day in my area.
What BC did you use? American or SMBC/IMBC? I assume american?? If that's the case, I'm surprised it didn't crust. How did you try to smooth it out? With a paper towel? As long as the paper towel doesn't stick to it, it has crusted.
When using SMBC, I use a hot knife and it works great! I use the Well Dressed SMBC from this site.
Hi, thank you for your help...I used this recepie http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-1602-ButterCream-Icing-for-Frozen-Transfers.html because I read on a thread that is a great BC. But yeah, I tried the Viva towel and it was sticky the whole time....I followed the instructions but still didn't work ---maybe I need to try another recepie, huh?
Jkalman... I love it. Anytime I don't use this recipe, my SMBC flops! I find it so easy to use and love the lower quantity of butter in it. What's your favorite type/amount of adding chocolate? I tried it once in chocolate but it just wasn't that perfect bang i wanted.
Rosie, I also recommend Indydebi's recipe for crusting. I use a similar version of the Dream Whip and it crusts beautifully and tastes amazing.