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Buttercream for Piping Roses, etc.
by Laura Ramsey of Hollister as made in a cake decorating class
1/2 cup Crisco
2 pounds powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup butter, soft
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg white
In electric beater combine shortening and 1 pound of the powdered sugar, vanilla, almond flavoring, salt, and water. Mix on high 10-15 minutes. Add butter and other 1 pound of powdered sugar. Mix on medium speed for 10-15 minutes. Add milk and egg white and mix on low for 10 minutes.
Recipe created 1998-05-07.
