Royal Icing

==Description==
Royal Icing from the Wikibooks Cookbook—original source of recipe, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License
* Cook Time: Just a few minutes 
== Ingredients ==
* 2 large egg whites 
* ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar 
* 2½ cups confectioners' sugar
* liquid or paste food coloring 
== Directions ==
# In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on low until they become loose, about 1 minute. 
# Add the cream of tartar and continue mixing on low until the whites become frothy, about 2 minutes. 
# Gradually add the confectioners' sugar with the mixer on low. 
# Continue to mix until the icing holds a stiff peak and is dull in appearance, about 2 minutes. The icing is ready to use for piping lines. 
=== Flooding (filling in an icing outline) ===
* Add a small amount of water to the frosting and mix until the icing reaches a looser consistency. 
== Notes, Tips and Variations ==
* If desired, divide the icing among smaller bowls and add coloring(s). 
* To store icing for later use: 
# Clean the inner sides of the bowl or container to remove any drips. 
# Place a dampened paper towel directly on the surface of the icing and then cover the bowl very tightly with plastic wrap. 
# Refrigerate up to 5 days. 
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Category:Frosting and icing Recipes
Category:American Recipes