royal icing

December 17th, 2010

royal icing

what you need:

1 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon dried egg whites (or meringue powder)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 cup water

OR

1 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 egg white
1 teaspoon lemon juice

how to:

  • Sift Dry Ingredients.  Sift powdered sugar and meringue powder (or dried egg whites) and place in the bowl of a stand along mixer.
  • Add Liquid And Mix.  Using the whisk attachment, turn the mixer on low speed and add the lemon juice and water.  Mix until incoporated.  If you are using a raw egg white (instead of the dried whites or meringue powder), omit the water.