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Another confession. We're not really fans of powdered sugar. It's messy, has a weird metallic flavor, and often leaves a gritty texture in frosting. Oh, it's fine for a quick dusting on pastry. But as the main ingredient of a quick buttercream,...
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We have a confession to make. We're frosting scrapers. Most American buttercream is just too thick and too darned sweet, so we scrape most of it off our cake. Meringue based frostings are lighter and less cloying, but require cooking and using...
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Butter. It's that magical ingredient that makes baked goods so delicious, sauces so creamy and bread so addictive for those of us with a carb addiction.When we go to the supermarket, there are lots of types on offer, with a...
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