Can flour actually thicken frosting?

[LeeJung]

I read somewhere that adding flour can thicken the frosting. Has anyone tried this method before? I'm curious to hear about your experiences and whether it really makes a noticeable difference. Thanks for sharing your insights!

 

[EvanSeeker]

Yes, flour can thicken frosting! Just be sure to cook it first to avoid a raw flour taste—make a roux by cooking flour with a bit of butter, then let it cool before mixing it into your frosting. It’ll give you a nice, thick texture!

 

[appletechlover]

Yep, flour can totally thicken frosting! But there's a catch: you gotta cook it with milk first to make a kind of pudding. That pudding is then mixed with butter to make a super fluffy frosting. It's called ermine frosting, and it's awesome!

 

[Tedday2223]

Start by adding between 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of flour into the frosting and stir over low heat on the stove until it begins to thicken—at this point, take it off the stovetop.