Royal Icing
ROYAL ICING
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16 oz package powdered sugar
3 Tbs meringue powder
5 to 6 Tbs warm water
1 tsp light corn syrup
paste food coloring (optional)
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Beat at medium-low speed with an electric mixer 5 to 7 minutes. Divide and tint with food coloring, if desired.
Yield: 1 2/3 cups
Cooking Tips
*This icing dries quickly, so keep it covered at all times.
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Ashley — October 30, 2009 @ 1:53 PM
Why do you need the corn syrup? Some royal icing recipes don’t call for this. What is the difference ?
Lori Lange replied: — November 1st, 2009 @ 7:35 AM
Ashley- I’m not really quite sure. Some recipes call for it & some don’t. Maybe it adds a bit more gloss?