How do you add food colouring to butter cream?

1. Gather your supplies:

* Buttercream: You can use any type of buttercream, but American buttercream is the easiest to color.

* Food coloring: Gel food coloring is recommended for the most vibrant colors and less dilution of the buttercream. Liquid food coloring can be used, but you may need to add more to achieve the desired color.

* Small bowl or cup: This will be used to mix the food coloring and a small amount of buttercream before adding it to the rest of the batch.

* Spatula or spoon: To mix the colors.

2. Start small:

* Take a small amount of buttercream (about a tablespoon) and place it in the small bowl or cup.

* Add a drop or two of food coloring, starting with a small amount.

* Mix the food coloring into the buttercream thoroughly.

3. Adjust the color:

* If you need a darker color, add more food coloring a drop at a time, mixing well after each addition.

* It's better to add food coloring gradually than to overdo it at the start.

4. Incorporate the colored buttercream:

* Once you've achieved the desired color in the small sample, slowly add the colored buttercream to the rest of your batch.

* Mix the colored buttercream thoroughly with the rest of the buttercream until the color is evenly distributed.

Tips:

* Use gel food coloring for the most vibrant colors: Gel food coloring is highly concentrated and tends to not dilute the buttercream as much as liquid food coloring.

* Start small: It's always best to start with a small amount of food coloring and gradually add more to achieve the desired shade.

* Mix thoroughly: Ensure the food coloring is completely mixed into the buttercream for even coloring.

* Don't be afraid to experiment: Try different combinations of food coloring to create unique shades.

Happy Baking!