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french buttercream

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Recipe by
Natasha Cannon
Velma, OK

This is from my pastry book from college one of my favorite icing's to make! The yolk of a large egg is about 2/3 of an oz

(1 rating)
prep time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For french buttercream

  • 8 oz
    sugar
  • 2 oz
    water
  • 3 oz
    egg yolks
  • 10 oz
    butter, softened cut in chunks
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make french buttercream

  • 1
    Bring the sugar and water to a boil, and continue to boil until 115°C-239 F
  • 2
    While the sugar is boiling, whip the yolks in a stand up mixer until they are thick and very light
  • 3
    When the sugar comes to temperature, remove from heat and slowly add in a stream to the whipping yolks, on a medium-low speed.
  • 4
    Continue to whip until yolks are completely cooled.Mixture will be light and thick.
  • 5
    While machine is running, add in the butter
  • 6
    Last, add in the vanilla

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