French Buttercream

Ingredients :
4 egg yolks.
1/2 cup granulated sugar.
3 tbsp water.
2 stickcv butter at room temperature.
vanila extract.
pinch of salt.
Directions :
1. Combine sugar and water in medium saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring with a metal
    spoon until sugar has dissolved and the syrup is claer. increase heat to medium-high and
    allow syrup to come to a boil.
2. Meanwhile, place yolks in the bowl of a stand-mixer fitted with the whisk (or, if using a handheld
    mixer, in a medium mixing bowl) and beat until thick and foamy.
3. Cook syrup until is registers 235 degrees F, then immediately remove from heat, with the
    mixer running, slowly drizzle hot syrup the bowl with the yolk; don't pour the syrup onto
    the the whisk, or the syrup may splatter against the sides of the bowl instead, aim for a spot
    close to the whisk once all the syrup has been added, keep mixing until the bottom of
     bowl feels cool to the touch and the yolk mixture has cooled to room temperature.
4. Add butter one  cube at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanila and salt. Continue
    mixing until the buttercream looks smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes.( iff the buttercream
    separates, keep mixing it will come to together eventualy.
5.Use buttercream immediately or rerefigerate in artight container or zipper-lock bag for up to 2 week
    or in the freezer four to 2 months. To use buttercream that has either been refrigerated or
    frozen, first allow to come to room teperature then beat until smooth and spreadable again.
    Cake or cupcakes decorated with buttercream generally keep up to 3 days, stored in airtight
    container in the fridge.


NOTE :* Flavor this buttercream however you want.
          **    Use fruit puree to flavor for a tart and refreshing taste.
            * Try adding melted chocolate for a chocolate frosting.
             * Try adding food coloring for nice pop of color.