How to Make and Use Royal Icing | Bite Size

egg whites

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Aquafaba is a plant-based alternative, while egg substitutes can be more affordable.

Start by whipping the egg whites until frothy.

Add vanilla extract while whipping the egg whites.

Gradually add confectioners sugar to the whipped egg whites to avoid a sugar shower.

Mix until combined, adjusting the speed to prevent mess.

Determine the consistency needed for royal icing: thick for gingerbread houses or thinner for flooding.

For flooding consistency, add water to thin the icing, keeping in mind that food coloring will also add liquid.

Check the consistency by seeing if it falls onto itself and reabsorbs without leaving a line.

Cover the royal icing directly with plastic wrap to prevent it from setting in the bowl.

Transfer the icing to piping bags for decoration.

Use the flooding technique to decorate cookies, experimenting with different piping tips.

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