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Practice Buttercream

When you are learning to pipe buttercream, it helps to have a lot of practice! This buttercream is made with solid vegetable shortening and water so it doesn't require refrigeration and it will hold up to repeated use. This is the buttercream I use in class for learning to pipe flower on the nail.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Frosting, Vanilla Buttercream
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Solid vegetable shortening
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Clear vanilla extract optional for flavor
  • 2 Tablespoons Water to make STIFF consistency- add more water to change consistency

Instructions

  1. Cream shortening with mixer on high for about 1 minute

  2. Add powdered sugar, mix on low until sugar is incorporated

  3. Add vanilla, if using, and water for desired consistency. Mix on high for 20 - 30 seconds, scrape bowl, mix another 20 - 30 seconds.

Recipe Notes

This is based on Wilton's Original Buttercream recipe.