Description
Royal icing consistency is essential for decorating cookies and cakes. It affects the final look and texture of your baked goods.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg whites
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing.
- Add lemon juice to the mixture.
- Continue to mix until the icing forms stiff peaks.
- If needed, adjust consistency with water or more powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use fresh egg whites for best results.
- Store icing in an airtight container to prevent hardening.
- Use a damp cloth to cover the bowl during use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: royal icing consistency, cake decorating, cookie icing