Royal icing
Description
The perfect icing is made from thoroughly beaten egg white and powdered sugar. You can optionally add any food coloring—liquid or dry—to achieve the desired icing color. The icing will thicken even more when chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. The powdered sugar must not be moist!
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Step 2
Separate the yolk from the white, pour the white into the bowl of a food processor or mixer. It's best to use a chilled egg, as the white will whip up faster.
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Step 3
Beat it for about 3-4 minutes at the highest speed of the appliance until stiff peaks form.
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Step 4
Add the powdered sugar in parts, beating at high speed. The mixture will become more liquid, which is normal.
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Step 5
When all the powder is mixed with the egg white mixture — the icing is ready.
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Step 6
Place the icing in a small bowl or ramekin, and leave it in a cool place for 20–30 minutes to stabilize. Cover it with plastic wrap to prevent the icing from drying out and forming sugar crystals. After that time, transfer the icing into a plastic bag and use it to draw on cookies or gingerbread.