Wilton class decorating buttercream icing
3 Cups
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| (for flowers with upright petals) | ||
| 1 | teaspoon | Clear vanilla extract* |
| 2 | tablespoons | Water |
| 1 | cup | Shortening |
| 1 | tablespoon | Wilton Meringue Powder |
| 1 | pounds | Sifted powdered sugar (approx 4 cups) |
| (for borders, flowers with petals that lie flat) | ||
| 1 | tablespoon | Additional water |
| (for writing, making stems and leaves & frosting a cake) | ||
| 2 | tablespoons | Additional water |
Directions
STIFF:
MEDIUM:
THIN:
*Note: Clear butter & clear almond extracts can be included with or substituted for the vanilla. Flavorings can be up to a total of 2 t.
DIRECTIONS: Sift the powdered sugar and meringue powder into a large mixing bowl and set aside. Cream shortening, flavorings and water.
Gradually add sifted dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until all ingredients have been thoroughly mixed together. Blend an additional minute or so until creamy.