I need to make a royal icing and everything I'm googling states to use meringue powder ... where do you get this or what do you substitute?Thanks :)
kay141,
Dec 8, 10:44pm
I suspect it is dried egg white and sugar. Royal icing has egg whites in it.
kay141,
Dec 8, 10:50pm
I found this recipe when I googled. It is a Nigella Lawson one. 2 large egg whites, 3 cups Icing sugar 1teasp Lemon juice Whip egg whites and sugar together on medium speed until opaque and shiny, about 5 mins. Whisk in lemon juice and beat for another couple of minutes. Hope it works.
roglie,
Dec 8, 11:04pm
Thanks Kay141 for your help :)
sarahj1,
Dec 9, 12:11am
US recipes usually state meringue powder for royal icing because of salmonella scares they have there - freaks everyone out about eating uncooked egg white. I just beat one or two egg whites (depending on how much icing I need) until frothy, then beat in icing suar until you reach the desired consistency - thin with a little lemon juice. Great for gingerbread houses, Xmas cookies etc. Making a lot this time of year!
cookessentials,
Oct 10, 11:47am
Meringue powder I think is also known as albumen. You can buy it through Moore Wilson who can get it in for you.normal egg whites will suffice.
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