Wilton Royal Icing Recipe

In large bowl beat all ingredients at medium speed of stand mixer until icing forms peaks and loses its sheen 7 10 minutes.

Wilton royal icing recipe. Add food coloring using a toothpick. With stiffer royal icing opt for larger piping tips to relieve the pressure on the piping bag. It reminds me of old fashion 6 minute icing my grandma used to make.

Let icing sit for 15 to 30 minutes to let air bubbles rise naturally. As far as confusing directions that some people seem to complain about it s simple. Add a teaspoon of water for every cup of stiff base icing.

Also known as flow in icing or flood icing this recipe dries icing to a smooth finish. Will keep for two weeks stored in the fridge. From wilton s meringue powder.

Of all the types of cookie icing our thinned royal icing recipe is perfect for covering and decorating cut out sugar cookies. Use 1 tablespoon less water. Beat all ingredients until icing forms peaks 7 10 minutes at low speed with a heavy duty mixer 10 12 minutes at high speed with a hand held mixer.

Stir slowly in a figure 8 motion using a flat utensil until the icing reaches soft or medium peaks. Add teaspoons of water for every cup of stiff icing. Medium consistency for icing outlining.

Whip again before using. Stiff royal icing is preferred for making 3 d decorations. It s 3 tbs meringue powder and 4 cups powdered sugar.