Serves 4
5 min
Royal Icing for Gingerbread House
Recipe GLPRcfdb26cbb38535
A classic, stiff royal icing made with egg white and powdered sugar. Perfect for decorating and structurally securing gingerbread house pieces together. This smooth, glossy icing hardens to a firm finish ideal for piping details and creating decorative borders.
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Ingredients
1 large egg white (2 tablespoons)
3 cups powdered sugar
Directions
Place the egg white in a clean, dry mixing bowl. Make sure the bowl and all utensils are free from any grease or yolk to ensure proper whipping.
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the egg white, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition to combine thoroughly.
Continue adding powdered sugar and stirring until the mixture becomes thick, smooth, and bright white with a spreadable consistency that will hold peaks. The icing should be stiff enough to pipe decorative details but soft enough to adhere to gingerbread pieces.
Use immediately for piping borders, securing gingerbread walls, and adding decorative details to your house. If the icing begins to set before you finish decorating, gently stir in a few drops of water to restore the working consistency.
