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Royal Icing Recipe | |
Confections | |
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Ingredients:
Whites from 3 large eggs1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1 pound (4 cups) confectioners' sugar paste food colors (opt.)
Directions:
In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer until frothy. Gradually add sugar and beat 5 to 7 minutes until glossy, stiff peaks form. Makes about 2 1/2 cups. Keep covered with damp cloth when not working with it to prevent drying. Can store in refrigerator, covered, up to 2 weeks. May color with paste food colors--can find these at cake decorating supply stores. Just a note...to be safer and avoid the possibility of salmonella from raw egg whites, you can buy meringue powder at the cake decorating supply store and use it. The recipe is on the can. You just mix the powder with confectioners' sugar and water. It's just as good. | |