Crème au Beurre

Buttercream

Preparation info
  • Makes enough to fill and cover

    two

    6 inch cakes
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      40 min

Appears in
The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Cuisine

By French Culinary Institute

Published 2021

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Ingredients

  • 600 grams (1 pound, 3 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 300</

Method

Prepare your mise en place.

Using a wooden spoon, beat the butter to the pommade stage (see Note). Set aside.

Place the sugar and water in a copper poêlon or heavy-bottomed sautoir