Raggedy Dani Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 I wanted to know if you can tell me, what finished shea butter should be like.I just wanted to double check, cause ones I make are great!! not to greasy and all. Smells fabulous!Now as i pack it in the container. What should it be like?Mine's like i wanna say noxema face wash type cream, Know what I mean?When i take a little bit out and put it on, it melts on and all, so it's good.Just wanted to know if i'm on the right page here...for i have never had this product before but my own...lol I just need to be sure of this.ThanksDani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Dani, It sounds like you have it down perfect. No greasy feeling and a nice consistancy is all you can ask for! As far as the consistancy it is personal preferance, some like it thicker some like it softer. I like mine like the noxema consistancy you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Dani Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 whew....i feel the weight off my shoulder...thank you I was little worried, since I've never tried it anywhere else but my own. lolThanks againDani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I'd be happy to test it for you LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 How do you make the soft, fluffy butters? I made some once and it's the same consistancy as noxzema but was hoping for something fluffier. What do I need to do different? Sorry to steal the thread. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Ginger, do you use a kitchenaide to beat it? Since I got one I see a big difference in my "fluff" I also melt mine then beat it put in freezer for 5 or so mintues take it out and beat it more. then I put it back in freezer and beat again and found that to help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 No Kitchenaid...just "grandmas" old hand held mixer. It was nice and fluffy when I stopped beating but then it "hardened" up over night. This was the first time I'd ever made it and I was pretty pleased with the outcome. I was so careful to get everything just right...just like a complicated surgery.LOL I also sat mine in a bowl of ice water to beat...didn't have to put in/take out of the freezer. Could that be a problem? Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 No I have done it in an ice bath too. Try to beat it a bit less. Make it a little softer then you would like and then let it sit overnight. I will get harder as it sits and rests. The kitchenaide is what I found really did the trick, It incorporated the air into it to make it "fluff" The hand beater doesn't seem to get the air into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Thanks for the advice...I'll try it when I use the first batch up. Since I don't really do B&B, Kitchenaide is out of the picture...I'll just keep on doin' it manually. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 How do you make the soft, fluffy butters? I made some once and it's the same consistancy as noxzema but was hoping for something fluffier. What do I need to do different? Sorry to steal the thread. GingerIMO/personal experience adding more oils and beating w/ your mixer will do the trick. When I make mine I cover it and let it sit at least a week. As it sits (mine gets harder). So I add more oils to it and mix it on high. I don't have a kitchen-aid either and use the ice bath method. I was smart the last time I made it I wrote down the amount I added each time to get it to the consistency I wanted it. Dani you can do a search and look under the gallery ones that come up for pictures of what some look like. I agree w/ LL its a personal preference (I like mine to have a frosting consistency). HTHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classylady71118 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I don't have a "Kitchen Aid" per se, BUT I have that type of bowl mixer. My question is after making body products with the mixer do you then still use it for food stuff???? I thought that was kind of tabu?Thanks,Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I would like to know which type of KitchenAid everyone is using? Those suckers are expensive!!! But if it's worth it, I'd be willing to invest in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineG Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I don't have a "Kitchen Aid" per se, BUT I have that type of bowl mixer. My question is after making body products with the mixer do you then still use it for food stuff???? I thought that was kind of tabu?Thanks,BeverlyI thought the same thing. After making B&B, I just couldn't bring myself to put food in anything I used including using the mixer. So, I traveled thrift stores and consignment shops and bought everything for a fraction of the price. I've seen the Kitchen Aide mixers at church thrift stores for $20.00 ( I have one) I bought 6 various sized stainless steel mixing bowls for $2 total as well as many other things! I also made a list of things that I wanted. I gave a copy to my mother and we both keep it with us in case we spot a yard sale, or we're near a thrift store. We update the list weekly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrown Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I would like to know which type of KitchenAid everyone is using? Those suckers are expensive!!! But if it's worth it, I'd be willing to invest in one.They are expensive. I bought mine on ebay for $80. I have never used it for cooking just making my whipped butters. If you choose to buy one make sure it comes with the attachment that is used for whipping cream or eggs. This is what makes your recipe fluffyI think it was worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Thanx for the info, mbrown. I'm always afraid to buy on ebay...afraid I won't get what I pay for. But $80 is much better than $200, which is what the KitchenAid classic sells for at Target and Walmart. Yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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