#italian buttercream frosting
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup water
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 ½ lbs softened butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the water. Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil and cook until 240˚ is reached on a candy thermometer.
Beat the egg whites until they are foamy. With the mixer running, add the hot sugar syrup to the egg whites in a thin stream. Temper the mixture slowly and carefully.
Add the softened butter, 1 tablespoon (or cube) at a time.
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