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Royal Icing
This icing acts as the "glue" to hold the gingerbread pieces together.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 L) powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) meringue powder
- ⅛ tsp (0.5 mL) cream of tartar
- 6–7 tbsp (90–105 mL) water
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
Use a hand or stand mixer to beat the ingredients at medium speed until the icing is glossy and holds peaks, about 5–7 minutes.
Yield:
- 2 cups
(enough to assemble and decorate 1 house) servings
Cook's Tips:
3 pasteurized egg whites can be subsituted for the meringue powder and water.
This icing dries very quickly, so cover it with a damp towel when it’s not being used.
