Royal Icing

Royal icing can be used to decorate all kinds of beautiful creations!

To make this icing you will need:

• 1 lb. POWDERED SUGAR 
• 3 Tbs MERINGUE POWDER
• 6 Tbs WATER, warm
• 1 Tbs VANILLA EXTRACT (or any other oil-free extract)

Using an electric mixer, whisk together the powdered sugar and meringue powder.



Add the flavor extract to the warm water and then slowly whisk that mixture to the dry ingredients. (The mixture will be pretty liquid-y.)



Continue whisking the mixture for 7-10 minutes, or until stiff peaks form.

This recipe makes A LOT of icing!!! You may want to half or even quarter this recipe!




Then add your food coloring!



And start piping!

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Royal Icing

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. POWDERED SUGAR 
• 3 Tbs MERINGUE POWDER
• 6 Tbs WATER, warm
• 1 Tbs VANILLA EXTRACT (or any other oil-free extract)

Directions:

1. Using an electric mixer, whisk together the powdered sugar and meringue powder. 
2. Add the flavor extract to the warm water and then slowly whisk that mixture to the dry ingredients. (The mixture will be pretty liquid-y.)
3. Continue whisking the mixture for 7-10 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. 

Note: This icing should keep at least a month when refrigerated!

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I found this royal icing recipe on the following blog:
http://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/2011/04/royal-icing-101-or-all-roads-lead-to-rome/