Medium Consistency: The most versatile of the three, medium consistency is used for borders such as stars, dots and shells, as well as other decorations that will remain relatively flat.
Begin with the Wilton Buttercream Frosting recipe. Add 1 teaspoon of liquid (light corn syrup, milk or water) for each cup of stiff frosting.
For pure white frosting, add up to 2 tablespoons of liquid.