Royal Icing

As the name suggests, Royal Icing yields a smooth and silky white icing, suitable for wedding cakes and cakes for other such grand occasions.

Ingredients:
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225g icing sugar, sifted
1 egg white
A few drops of rose essence
A few drops of lemon juice


Method:
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Beat egg white until it is stiff and frothy.

Add icing sugar, a little at a time and continue beating.

Finally add the rose essence and lemon juice and beat the mixture until stiff peaks are formed.

Use the icing immediately, otherwise, cover it with a damp cloth to prevent crusting. Color the icing as you wish.

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