Tips Before Starting...

Increase or decrease the water or butter for your desired consistency. Dry climates may require up to double the mount of added liquid to achieve desired consistency.
Mix on low to medium to avoid air bubbles
If using shortening - we suggest using high ratio shortening (not Crisco or meat fat shortenings)
Use butter that is softened to room temperature

Step by Step Instructions

Medium consistency, most versatile applications
Using paddle attachment on electric mixer or beaters on hand mixer:

	Step 1: Prepare ingredients – Buttercream Icing Mix, softened butter, cool water, stand mixer

	Step 2: Add Buttercream Icing Mix and butter to mixing bowl

	Step 3: Mix medium speed for 1-2 mins until butter is incorporated and smooth, scrape sides as necessary

	Step 4: Mix low/medium speed, slowly add water until incorporated

	Step 5: Mix another 1-2 minutes until smooth and you're ready to use!

Alternate Consistency Recipes:

By adjusting the amounts of butter or water that are added to the icing mix, you can create a buttercream consistency that is soft, medium or firm. Tip: If needed, double the water in dry climates

	Icing Mix	Butter	Water
Recommended	1 lb (454g)	4 Tbsp (57g)	1 Tbsp (14g)
Firm	1 lb (454g)	4 Tbsp (57g)	1.5 tsp (7g)
Softer	1 lb (454g)	4 Tbsp (57g)	1.5 Tbsp (21g)
Extra Buttery	1 lb (454g)	8 Tbsp (114g)	1.5 tsp (7g)