Description
A simple recipe for making royal icing using egg whites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 egg whites
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until frothy.
- Add cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing until the icing reaches a stiff consistency.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure no yolk is in the egg whites for best results.
- This icing can harden quickly, so cover it while working.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more water or sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 7 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: royal icing, egg whites, baking, dessert