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Whipped Hard Oils

Whipped Hard Oils

David Fisher
The first step is to weigh out your hard oils and add them to your mixing bowl. Ultimately, you're going to want them all creamed and mixed together, so depending on your choice of oils, and the room temperature, you may need to mash or cream them like you would hard butter. Or, if your room temperature is a bit warmer, they may just all mix together.

If you're using a really hard oil like palm kernel or cocoa butter, it's best to soften it a bit in the microwave first. It will harden back up once you've got it mixed in the pot.

Whip all of the oils together until completely mixed. Keep whipping until it starts to form peaks, like frosting or egg whites. The more you whip, the creamier and lighter it will be.

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