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Fix for salty buttercream?

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Hana

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Aug 16, 2001, 11:48:48 PM8/16/01
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hi all,
sadly i accidently used salted butter to make buttercream frosting and
it tastes icky. anyone know of how to fix, i.e. get rid of the salty
taste? it took so much work i can't bring myself to toss it:)
any help would be appreciated
hana

pheasant

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Aug 17, 2001, 7:30:09 AM8/17/01
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Should be the same for frosting as pickling and sausage making, all you
do is add more sugar to overcome the "salty".
You must really have salty butter, as I always use it to make
buttercream and never had any troubles.
Good luck.
Mark
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Glenn DuHart

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Aug 17, 2001, 7:47:35 AM8/17/01
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What's the recipe, maybe something else can be added. I'd have to see it
first.

Glenn

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Scott Taylor

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Aug 17, 2001, 12:36:32 PM8/17/01
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Acid balances salt--try adding some lemon juice.

-Scott


Hana

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Aug 17, 2001, 3:19:14 PM8/17/01
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I used this Classic buttercream recipe that I found posted online.

Hana

from "The Cake Bible" by Rose Levy Beranbaum

CLASSIC BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

6 large egg yolks (at room temperature)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups unsalted butter (must be softened)
2 to 4 tablespoons liqueur or eau-de-vie of your choice


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Glenn DuHart

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Aug 17, 2001, 4:53:34 PM8/17/01
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Sorry Hana,

Not sure at this point on what to say. If I had time, maybe, but if you're
trying to fix something already made..... Maybe next time.

Hana

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Aug 18, 2001, 8:38:26 PM8/18/01
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Hi all,
Just wanted to let you know, I tried adding lots of powdered sugar and
a little milk and it worked fairly well. Lost the silky feel and was
definitely sweeter, but still tasted like buttercream and had no
complaints:) Beats regular old frosting!
Thanks to all who gave suggestions, appreciate it!
Hana


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