Description
A guide to achieving the perfect royal icing consistency for decorating cookies and cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 6 tablespoons water (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and meringue powder.
- Add water gradually while mixing on low speed.
- Continue mixing until the icing forms stiff peaks.
- Test consistency by lifting the beater; it should hold its shape.
- If too thick, add more water a teaspoon at a time.
- If too thin, add more powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
Notes
- Store royal icing in an airtight container to prevent drying.
- Use a damp cloth to cover unused icing.
- Consider using gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: royal icing consistency, royal icing recipe, cookie decorating