168375 399 Food & Drink Desserts General Desserts true Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:33:42 -0700 /system/videos/4/75/83/16/168375.flv food, making, desserts, gingerbread, house, christmas, icing, preparing, cakes, cookies How To Make Royal Icing http://www.howcast.com/videos/168375-How-To-Make-Royal-Icing http://www.howcast.com/videos/168375-How-To-Make-Royal-Icing/edit approved 95 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=168375"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=168375" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 9 lorishe09 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/168375/icing2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 3033 false false false 64374 1 32 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/168375/32.jpg Mix it up Using an electric mixer, beat the confectioners’ sugar and meringue powder until they’re combined. Add half a teaspoon of almond or vanilla extract if you like.

]]> 64375 2 40 Tip If your grocery store doesn’t stock meringue powder, look for it in craft and party stores.

]]> 64376 3 46 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/168375/46.jpg Add water Add warm water and beat on high with the mixer until stiff peaks form, about six minutes. Add more water to thin the icing if it seems to thick to work with.

]]> 64377 4 56 Tip Stir in a few drops of food coloring, if desired.

]]> 64378 5 60 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/168375/60.jpg Keep it from stiffening Royal icing hardens quickly. To prevent this from happening as you decorate, keep a damp cloth over the icing bowl while you work.

]]> 64379 6 70 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/168375/70.jpg Store it Store extra icing in an airtight container in the fridge; it will keep for several days. When you’re ready to use it, re-beat it to soften it. Add a tiny bit of water if necessary.

]]> 64380 7 81 Fact The difference between “icing” and “frosting” is that icing is generally thinner and shinier, while frosting is a thicker and used to coat cakes and cupcakes.

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