Royal Icing

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:51:12 GMT

Step 1

Place the meringue powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the cool water, and stir slowly to allow the powder and salt to dissolve. Allow to sit for 5 minutes for the powder to hydrate (see tips below). Mix on low speed at first, to create a network of very fine bubbles. Add the sugar (3-4 cups), increasing to medium and then high speed over several minutes. Beat until the icing is fluffy. You can adjust the sugar or water as needed to get a stiff, glossy icing that holds a tall peak. Cover the bowl with a damp towel, and cover that with a layer of plastic wrap to keep the icing from crusting over. To use for piping, put a tip in the bottom of a disposable pastry bag. Using a coupler will allow you to change tips with ease. Use a tall, heavy-bottomed glass to hold the pastry bag while you add the frosting. Take care not to fill the bag more than half full. Close the back of the pastry bag with a twist tie or spring clip, to keep the icing from backing up over your hand when you squeeze it. Note that icing can take anywhere from 2 to 4 hours (and sometimes up to 24 hours) to set and dry fully once you've spread it on cookies or iced a cake, so be patient!

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