Since ive basically taught myself how to bake (with a class or 2 here & there) so alot of what i do is trial & error. Sometimes I can just look at something and figure out how its done & if i do it enough times, i'll basically master it. I watch alotta Youtube videos, read books & watch "Amazing Wedding Cakes" and take notes. Real notes--like i really write stuff down. Well ive been trying to teach myself how to make Italian Meringue Buttercream. & it hasnt been easy or fun. I just cant seem to master it. its weird cuz I know how to make expert meringue. I did it everyday at Masse's Pastries. & i make a yummy buttercream, but melding the two together. forget it. I start off right with the egg whites in a bowl and all that.
I add the Cream of Tartar, let it mix, slowly add a Tablespoon of Sugar as the meringue starts to form. The Meringue takes off and is mixing right---its stiff but then i start adding the butter and wind up with a complete melted and/or curdled mess. I do it time & time again. I follow the recipe from "The Art of Perfect baking" by Flo Braker which is my own personal baking bible. I have no clue what I am doing wrong. But this is what i end up with.
Anyway its super frustrating not being able to "get" something that i know is pretty simple & elementary. With me now taking on wedding cakes and large scale cakes, learning how to make an Italian Meringue Buttercream is pretty important. I am determined to get it right but i really wish i had someone standing over me telling me what im doing wrong. If you have any tips or a full proof recipe PLEASE let me know!!
I add the Cream of Tartar, let it mix, slowly add a Tablespoon of Sugar as the meringue starts to form. The Meringue takes off and is mixing right---its stiff but then i start adding the butter and wind up with a complete melted and/or curdled mess. I do it time & time again. I follow the recipe from "The Art of Perfect baking" by Flo Braker which is my own personal baking bible. I have no clue what I am doing wrong. But this is what i end up with. 
Anyway its super frustrating not being able to "get" something that i know is pretty simple & elementary. With me now taking on wedding cakes and large scale cakes, learning how to make an Italian Meringue Buttercream is pretty important. I am determined to get it right but i really wish i had someone standing over me telling me what im doing wrong. If you have any tips or a full proof recipe PLEASE let me know!! 
2 comments:
Hi!
I use IMBC too and I sort of learnt it from Youtube too.
Your mixture looks kinda dry to me. Mine gets a little curdled (like soupy curd) but I keep beating and it and it will be alright.
Hmmm...i guess ill try beating them more & see what happenes. thanx!
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