Shortening Question

[cadysmom]

Since I do not have any hi-ratio and am unable to aquire any, I will be making a buttercream with just regular shortening. Am I able to use butter flavor shortening or do I need the regular flavor?
Thanks so much!

[Amanda]

I don't know why you couldn't. Do you use any flavoring in your bc already? I think it depends on what you want it to taste like. I've never used butter flavored shortening, but I did use plain crisco (and butter flavoring) for ages!
Do you have a chance to make a test run to see if you like the taste? I think that's what I'd do...if you have the time.
Good luck!! I'd love to hear how it turns out if you use the butter flavored shortening.

[Rezzycakes]

I would definitely use regular shortening. IMO the butter flavor has more of an artificial flavor to it.

[2sdae]

I have a couple recipes with shortening with butter flavoring and they are ok, but I too taste the flavoring as artificial tasting but others love it. So it's a taste issue with your personal tastes.

[blakescakes]

I don't like the butter flavor shortening too much, either. If I want to increase the butter flavor, I use the Wilton butter flavor in the bottle. I've also added imitation butter & nut extract and it's great.
Rae

[likitiki]

I also vote on not using the butter flavored shortening. If you want a buttery taste, then I would use a butter flavoring (like the wilton), or the butter and nut extract.

[Rezzycakes]

Originally Posted by likitiki

I also vote on not using the butter flavored shortening. If you want a buttery taste, then I would use a butter flavoring (like the wilton), or the butter and nut extract.

or Butavan YUM!!!

[Amanda]

I've never used the butter flavored shortening because it was more expensive...does it taste that bad? I just assumed imitation butter flavor is imitation butter flavor....not so?
Sorry if I gave you bad advice Cadysmom!!

[cakebaker]

It's the same to me Amanda. Whether it's put in the shortening to flavor it or added to the icing itself, the artificial flavoring tastes the same to me. Personally, I can't stand the taste and especially can't stand the smell of artificial butter flavoring.

If it were me, I'd use real butter or stick with regular shortening.

[puzzlegut]

You might be better off to use the regular shortening and then add in butter extract.