Royal Icing For House Assembly And Decorating Recipes

ROYAL ICING

Steps:

• Place the meringue powder and water in a large mixing bowl, and whip (with the whisk attachment) until foamy (about 3 minutes).
• Add the powdered sugar, and whip on medium speed until very stiff and thick (the royal icing should hold a stiff peak).
• Tint as needed with gel paste icing colors.
• Thin with additional water, a drop at a time, to get the desired consistency.

ROYAL ICING FOR HOUSE ASSEMBLY AND DECORATING

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, egg whites, water, vanilla, vinegar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on low speed to form a smooth paste, about 1 minute. The mixture will be thick and resemble toothpaste. Add an additional 1/2 teaspoon water if needed to smooth out the icing.
• Increase the speed to medium-high and whip until fluffy and white, 2 to 3 minutes. When ready, this stiff royal icing should hold its shape and stick to your finger when touched, similar to the consistency of toothpaste. If it isn't at all sticky, add an additional half teaspoon of water and re-whip. Use this stiff icing for assembling a gingerbread house. (Make a double batch if making an advanced gingerbread house mansion.)
• To thin for decorating, stir a few drops of water at a time (about 1 teaspoon total) into the icing until it is a thinner consistency that still holds its shape.
• To tint the icing, stir in a few drops of gel food coloring until you reach the desired color. (As the tinted royal icing sits, the color will get a shade or two darker.)
• If not using right away, cover with plastic so the icing doesn't dry out.

ROYAL ICING I

Steps:

• Beat egg whites in a clean, large bowl with mixer at high speed until foamy (use only grade A clean, uncracked eggs). Gradually add sugar and lemon extract. Beat at high speed until thickened.

ROYAL ICING FOR GINGERBREAD HOUSE

Steps:

• With an electric mixer on low speed, beat ingredients until fluffy, 7 to 8 minutes. Use immediately, or transfer to an airtight container (royal icing hardens quickly when exposed to air) and refrigerate up to 1 week. Stir well with a flexible spatula before using.
• Thin icing as needed by stirring in additional water, one teaspoon at a time. For piping designs, add just enough water that icing is no longer stiff; for floodwork, add water until icing is the consistency of honey.

ROYAL ICING

Steps:

• Whisk the egg whites until lightly whipped. Add the icing sugar a few tbsps at a time, whisking continuously until all incorporated. Add the glucose and lemon juice.
• Continue whisking until the icing is thick enough to hold stiff peaks when you lift the beaters and is smooth and shiny.
• Use a palette knife to spread the icing over the top and sides of your marzipaned cake. For a snowy effect, make little dips and peaks with a teaspoon. Leave to firm up somewhere cool and dry (not the fridge) for 24 hrs before cutting the cake.

ROYAL ICING

Steps:

• Beat the whites until stiff but not dry. Add sugar, lemon juice and glycerin (if using); beat for 1 minute more. If icing is too thick, add more egg whites; if it is too thin, add more sugar. The icing may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.