Here is the royal icing recipe. It is a mixture used to decorate cookies, cakes, etc., and it is very easy to prepare at home.
You will only need to take a few precautions for your food safety.
Royal icing is made from powdered sugar and egg whites. It is advisable that the egg whites (which remain raw) are pasteurized. You can use the ones in brick packs sold at the supermarket.
Here are some cookie recipes that you can decorate with royal icing:
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pasteurized egg white
- packets vanillin
Tools
- 1 Stand Mixer
- Piping Bag
Steps
To make the royal icing mixture, I prefer to use the stand mixer, but regular electric whisks are also fine.
Place the egg whites, powdered sugar, and any flavorings in the mixer bowl and use the paddle attachment.
Start mixing at medium speed for about 10 minutes, ensuring the sugar is fully dissolved and well blended.
The consistency is medium.
If you want it thicker, just add more powdered sugar.
If you want it thinner, add a little water.
Place the mixture in a piping bag and decorate cookies or other items.
It will take a couple of hours for the mixture to dry well and become hard to the touch.
Royal icing should be stored for two days in a container in the refrigerator and must be covered with a damp cloth or napkin and perfectly sealed with plastic wrap. If it dries and forms lumps, it can no longer be used.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can it be colored?
It can be colored using gel or powder colorants! Avoid using liquid colorants as they alter the consistency.
