Italian Buttercream
"Traditional meringue-based buttercream, excellent for piping and decorations...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup (113g) water
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1 1/4 cups (248g) sugar
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1/2 cup (85g) meringue powder
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1 cup (227g) water
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup (64g) sugar
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48 tablespoons (680g) unsalted butter at room temperature at least 65°F
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1/2 to 3/4 cup (92g to 138g) vegetable shortening optional
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1 teaspoon to 2 tablespoons flavoring (see baker's hints)
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