Description
Royal icing piping is a decorative technique using a stiff icing to create intricate designs on baked goods.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 egg whites or 5 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
- Water as needed
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, egg whites, and lemon juice.
- Beat the mixture on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed.
- Beat until stiff peaks form.
- If the icing is too thick, add water a few drops at a time.
- Transfer icing to piping bags for decorating.
Notes
- Store unused icing in an airtight container.
- Use immediately for best results.
- Color the icing with food coloring as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Piping
- Cuisine: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: royal icing piping, icing, baking, decoration