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Buttercream Tips

• • Soften the butter: leave it out for 30–60 minutes before use. Cold butter won't whip smooth.
• • Sift the icing sugar: stops lumps and gives a silkier finish, especially for piping.
• • Beat for longer than you think: 4–5 minutes on medium-high turns buttercream paler, fluffier and easier to pipe.
• • Too stiff? Add milk a teaspoon at a time. Too runny? Add icing sugar a tablespoon at a time.
• • Make ahead: buttercream keeps 3 days at room temperature in an airtight tub, or 2 weeks in the fridge — re-whip before using.