French Buttercream

Name: French Buttercream
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 5 egg yolks; 1 whole egg; 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum; 1 1/2 pounds cold butter, preferably European

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Ingredients

1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
5 egg yolks
1 whole egg
1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 1/2 pounds cold butter, preferably European

Directions

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["In a heavy nonreactive saucepan, add water, then add sugar, corn syrup, and cream of tartar. The last 2 help keep the sugar from crystallizing. (Candy thermometer. Non-negotiable!)", "Put the pot on high heat. It's going to be there for a while. Be patient and keep your eye on it. Don't go walking away and watching TV or something.", "Put yolks and eggs in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and turn to high. Just let it go! Eggs will triple in volume and go to \"ribbons stage.\"" You can't overwhip!""