Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Sweet Vanilla Buttercream



This is a great buttercream recipe.  Do use good pure vanilla extract to get the maximum benefit.  I use the Nielsen-Massey pure vanilla extract.  This one does not say bourbon on it.  The smell of vanilla was so strong while baking, draw a lot of attention!!!

A Ingredients
Sugar                              1 1/3 cup
Eggs whites                          7 pieces
Salt                                          pinch

B Ingredients
Unsalted butter, softened, cubed        5 sticks
Vanilla extract                                     2 teaspoon

Directions:
1. Measure all A ingredients into a steel or glass bowl, set over a pot of boiling water to double boil.  Stir while heating to avoid scrambling the egg whites.  Keep heating until a thermometer reads 160°F/71°C. 
2. Pour the heated A ingredients into the bowl of a standing mixer.  Beat on high speed for 10 minutes until stiff peak form with pearly shine.  The buttercream should be barely warm at this point. 
3. With the mixer on medium speed, add the cubed butter in many little batches.  After adding all the butter, continue beating until the buttercream has the consistency of whipped cream, smooth and shiny. 
4. Beat in the vanilla extract until blended, use immediately, or refrigerate for later use. 

Serving: 6 Cups


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