Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add the two and a half sticks of softened butter to the bowl.
- 2Add the half cup of shortening.
- 3Mix on medium speed (4 or 5 out of 10) for about 30 to 45 seconds.
- 4Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula.
- 5Mix again for about 15 seconds.
- 6Add about a teaspoon of vanilla flavoring.
- 7Mix for 15 seconds.
- 8Add one and a half tablespoons of liquid to the bottom of the bowl.
- 9Cut a small air hole in the powdered sugar bag to help it sink.
- 10Weigh out 680 grams (or 1.5 lbs) of powdered sugar using a kitchen scale.
- 11Add the powdered sugar to the bowl.
- 12Cover the mixer with a towel to prevent sugar from flying out.
- 13Add another tablespoon of water on top of the sugar.
- 14Turn the mixer on a low speed for about 20 seconds until the sugar is incorporated.
- 15Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 16Add another tablespoon of liquid slowly while mixing on low speed until a good spreadable consistency is reached.
- 17Mix on medium speed (about 4 out of 10) for about 30 seconds to really mix it together.
- 18Scrape down the sides again.
- 19Add a tiny bit more liquid, about half a tablespoon.
- 20Mix on medium speed for about 20 seconds until smooth and delicious.
Ingredients
- 2.5 sticks salted butter, softened to room temperature
- 0.5 cup high ratio shortening (Sweetex brand preferred, or Crisco)
- 1 tsp Wilton clear vanilla flavoring
- 1.5 lbs powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp liquid (water, milk, or other liquid)
- 4 tbsp liquid (water, milk, or other liquid)
Equipment
stand mixerspatulacoffee scoopkitchen scaletowel
Tips
- Use salted butter for better flavor.
- Add liquid to the bottom of the bowl before sugar to prevent sticking.
- Adjust liquid amount based on air humidity.
- To store, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
- To freeze, wrap in plastic wrap and thaw in the refrigerator, then at room temperature.
- Re-mix thawed buttercream with a little more vanilla before using, avoiding whipping too much air into it.
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