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is here to help you with your food questions. Don't be afraid to ask! I'll cook you up an answer, good. 8:45 AM Sep 6th from web
@ncsuemme For you, I'd say 5 - 10 minutes. For someone with a Kitchenaid, closer to 5. 8:45 AM Sep 6th from web
@ncsuemme It's not so much minutes as it is consistency--you want it fluffy and light. Just make sure to move the mixer around. 8:44 PM Sep 5th from web in reply to ncsuemme
@ncsuemme Your hand mixer may be the problem. Make sure to move it around vigorously as you beat the butter and sugar. 7:57 PM Sep 5th from web in reply to ncsuemme
@ncsuemme Is your butter at room temperature when you make it? Are you beating it enough so the sugar gets incorporated? 7:28 PM Sep 5th from web in reply to ncsuemme
isn't afraid to answer your questions, don't be afraid to ask them! 6:46 PM Sep 5th from web
@Natalie_sztern Add cornstarch as a slurry towards the end of cooking--it thins out as it continues to cook. 6:09 PM Sep 5th from web in reply to Natalie_sztern