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Pareve Buttercream

post #1 of 8
8/1/10 at 9:49am
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Hello

 

I own a kosher bakery and I just started using Sweetex Z and i am having problems with my buttercream. What I do is mix equal amounts of Sweetex and fondant.

I really need a better mix

Anybody have a good mix?

 

Thanks

Evan

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post #2 of 8
8/1/10 at 1:37pm

I assume you're using Sweetex and pouring fondant. Why is that? Isn't that a little expensive? What is the problem you are having with the buttercream.....is it too soupy? Why not use powdered sugar.....is that not kosher? 

Here is a Sweetex buttercream recipe. The meringue powder is optional.

Sweetex Frosting 


1 tsp vanilla extract 
1/2 tsp butter flavor 
1/4 tsp almond flavor 
1/2 cup water 
1 1/2 cups Sweetex 
1 TBS meringue powder (optional)
1/2 tsp popcorn salt (or regular salt)
2 lbs. powdered sugar 

Add salt, vanilla, butter, and almond flavors to measuring cup. Add cold water to make 1/2 cup. 

Beat Sweetex and slowly add water until fully incorporated. Beat in meringue powder. Gradually add powdered sugar. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. 

This recipe is in its original form….however….*I* don’t use popcorn salt, just regular table salt. Popcorn salt is finer ground so I guess it would dissolve better, but I find regular salt is just fine. Just make sure to stir until dissolved. 

Also, I have made this with AND without the meringue powder. I found no difference. I think the meringue powder is supposed to make the frosting stand up better in heat and humidity. 

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post #3 of 8
8/1/10 at 2:38pm

Sweetex should hold up beautifully.

 

Try the above recipe and look up Toba Garrett there are several good formulas in her book.

Can you use a meringue base for your butter cream?

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post #4 of 8
8/10/10 at 5:06am

Parve means you can use with meat or dairy.So confectionary sugar is ok and a lot less money. Are you using a good fondant?

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post #5 of 8
8/10/10 at 10:37am
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The problem is that I switched to Sweetex Z which has no trans fats and it seems to be much softer the regular sweetex.

 

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post #6 of 8
8/10/10 at 11:33am

So switch back

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post #7 of 8
8/11/10 at 7:28pm
Use the Sweetex Z with the formula I posted above and you should have no problem.
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post #8 of 8
8/12/10 at 5:04pm
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Originally Posted by Ed Buchanan View Post

So switch back


I would but I am in NY and they are switching to trans fat free. Also that is not really the type of answer that I was expecting in a forum of professionals. Thanks for all the advice!

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