Royal Icing

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites room temperature
• 4 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 drops vanilla extract or fresh lemon juice (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and salt on medium-low speed until blended. If adding vanilla or lemon juice, add it now. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue beating until stiff peaks form and the mixture is nearly triple in volume, 7 to 8 minutes.

Remove the bowl from the mixer, cover tightly with plastic wrap and store at room temperature until ready to use. Icing will stay fresh for 4 to 6 hours.

This recipe yields 5 to 6 cups.