How to Make Royal Icing (Plus, Coloring and Consistency Adjustments)
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
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Royal icing is, hands down, my preferred cookie decorating medium. In this video, I explain its merits vis a vis confectioners' icing (aka glaze) and rolled fondant. I also share my recipe, tips for coloring, and the key consistency adjustments required for various cookie decorating tasks. As they say, "consistency is king in cookie decorating!"
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RELATED LINKS:
Royal Icing recipe: www.juliausher.com/blog/more/...
Gingerbread recipe: www.juliausher.com/blog/more/...
Food Coloring source: tinyurl.com/oo6uepv (Julia's preferred coloring is Chefmaster liqua-gel, unless she's working with natural food coloring, in which case she prefers TruColor)
NOTES ON CREAM OF TARTAR:
Cream of tartar (aka potassium bitartrate) is a fine white acidic powder that can be found in the spice aisle of grocery stores throughout the United States. Cream of tartar acts as a stabilizer of egg foams and keeps white royal icing whiter longer. I also find that colors tend to set more consistently and stably when cream of tartar is used. However, if you can't find it, you can omit it from my recipe without any very serious complications :), or use double the amount of strained lemon juice or distilled white vinegar instead.
NOTES ON STORING LEFTOVER ICING:
First, I prefer to use icing on the day the color is mixed, as, for whatever reason, the color seems to set more stably (without spotting or mottling) if it hasn't sat too long or been stored overnight in the refrigerator. That said, I typically only make as much icing as I plan to use, so there is little waste. HOWEVER, if you end up with lots left over or feel compelled to make your icing in advance, and so must store it, then cover the surface flush with plastic wrap (to keep the icing from crusting) and then foil and store in the fridge. It should be fine there for a few days, though some separation may occur. Simply bring the icing to room temperature and re-beat it before use to restore its original consistency. You may find that the icing has dehydrated a bit, so you may also need to add a touch of water. Some people freeze their icing with success, but for all of the reasons noted above, I do not freeze mine.
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Please don’t ever delete this video. Every time I make sugar cookies, I watch it. 🤣
But do people actually like the taste. Makes cookies look pretty but I'd never eat it and can't imagine my family would either
I’ve been back multiple times too! 😅
Me too!
@@lifematters1234you can flavor it after beating. I like fresh squeezed lemon. There’s all kind of flavors of extracts.
Ahha that’s what I’m doing now! …for the third year in a row🤣
You know that if it’s from 6 years ago you can trust it😊
I hope so! :)
@@JuliaMUsher love your videos. So informative and lovely
@@unsaltedbutter1792 Oh, thank you so much! You made my day!
@@JuliaMUsher Sorry to jump on this thread but yes, you are a GREAT teacher! My granddaughter and me are going to move beyond our famous Christmas Caramels and make some cookies with your techniques - Thank you for making these WONDERFUL videos!
@@michaelnordstrom4245 Oh, thanks for jumping on! I really appreciate the kind words, and I really hope you and your granddaughter have a blast decorating together! That's really what decorating is all about! Happy holidays.
You taught this exactly the way I needed to hear it in order to learn. The tips on how the icing should fall from the spoon and how long it should take for the tracks to disappear... those are the kinds of things I find myself wondering about when I'm trying new techniques. Thank you so much!
So so true! Very helpful!
Ikr i thought this would be complicated but i was wrong.
Agree, thank you Julia.
Ingredients:
2 lbs of powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar
5 large egg whites
I would recommend flavoring with vanilla essence if you dont have flavouring
Halo, how about 2lbs ( how many?)
Thanks for sharing...will you be able to bag these cookies without frosting getting on bags meaning will it set or garden some
I'm not sure sorry
@@ngemy6695
About 900 grams. (908) grams
@@JuliaMUsher I'm glad she did; that way, I can preview the video and rewatch as I go along. Thank you for a wonderful channel.
I like how you explain the reason behind the ingredients and methods you use. Having an understanding of what you are doing, and more importantly, WHY you are doing it really helps in the kitchen.
I love how you actually educate everyone who doesn't know as much about baking and also how you add in the alternatives! You just gained a new sub! :)
Okay, my mind is already blown at learning that you can buy egg whites already separated. My life is changed.
how to make butter cream for cake
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Julia M Usher I see nor interested
shamille724 lol
You can also buy separated yolks in a cardboard box too! If you need them for some reason... lol!
You have got a great presentation voice! Your video was clear, precise and very easy to follow. Thank you for the
instructions, explanations and tips!
Who else is here during this pandemic? This will be my new goal to learn! 🍪🍪
Glad to have you here! Stay safe!
Shout out if you're here because a family member was like, "I need cookies... by tomorrow. "
me...😂🙋
Xchel Hernandez-Zendejas my friend actually
So I'm a chef. Kinda a chef kinda a student.
So on Monday I was told i need to make a 100 Halloween themed cookies... for Tuesday. I never made royal icing before or know what the constancy must be. I had to make a quick batch with egg whites and icing sugar. 100 is a lot and they wanted a variety. I almost cried because i work at a 5 star hotel. So now I'm watching royal icing videos so I'll know better next time
Lol
Yeah!!! 😅😅
I’m watching this 5 years later and it’s still the best tutorial there is! So informational I love it
I am glad that You cover details as well as basic instructions. I look forward to learining many things from You. God Bless
I enjoy all types of decorating and cooking/baking hacks that make things quick and easy!!
love love love this video!!! watched tons of other videos on royal icing you just cleared 100% of my doubt's and questions ! keep up the good work thanks Julia!! your great😊
The most thorough video on cookie icing I've seen! I LOVE the way you EXPLAIN "why" you do one thing rather than another! Thank you! I'm eager to try!
I can't thank you enough for your instruction. Easy to follow and understand with no distracting entertainment elements in your videos. I really love learning from your expertise. Thank you!
My Coronavirus pandemic survival kit: cookie making in isolation and and 11pm binging
:) I am glad you've found a good coping mechanism! Stay safe!
Same
@@saravyas9727 Stay safe!
Yes!!! Same! :)
same here, been baking everyday
You're soo professional in your work, I love your videos. Thanks a lot for the tutorials!
So often when I'm trying to find important information in RUclips videos, no one ever answers the question/s I have. Thanks for giving me the information I needed, as well as a lot more important information I need to know when icing cookies. Thank you so much.
Ms. Usher,
Thank you for sharing you royal icing tutorial with my daughter and myself. Your video was wonderfully clarifying and detailed. She wants to become a pastry chef and your tutorials on baking are very helpful for her.
I love your demonstration...they are very detailed and intricate. Thank you sooo much for taking the time to place this tutorial on You tube.
Julia you are AMAZING!!! I really admire your love, dedication, patience when teaching and passion in what you do! Thank you for sharing your secrets and not being selfish, you are an angel!!! Love you!!!!!!! God bless and keep up the amazing work! You truly stand out from the crowds!!!
Kind regards
Monica from Costa Rica :))
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I've used this video numerous times to check the consistency of my icings. I appreciate you taking the time to explain the differences between icings.
Im a pastry chef for a country club and with Easter right around the corner I needed a refresher on Royal. this is exactly what I needed thankyou for your direct and down to earth approach to icing and consistency!
All your cookies look amazingly done! I've never ever been able to properly make royal icing, hopefully in a couple days that will change -- Thank you!!!
Just made cookies with your cookie dough recipe. Delcious and I agree that thinner is better. Gives one a nice crisp and tasty cookie. Glad I purchased your book.
I need a cookie dough recipe. Can u share it?
@@kasiaheadley5617 Hi Kasia. Are you looking for a no spread recipe? I love Preppy Kitchen's and use it exclusively now. It almost tastes like shortbread and it never spreads when I make it. ruclips.net/video/hvFNVAOvOXk/видео.html If you want to use Here's a RUclips video of Julia demonstrating her sugar cookie recipe,ruclips.net/video/wo6GsxLsbro/видео.html
Your talent is so obviously something God has gifted you with. It’s simply of that level. The fact that you share your knowledge with the world shows that you deserve your talent plus all the praise and admiration you receive because of it. Thank you!
Julia, I just start on cookies and your tutorials help me a lot, thank you for help people like me with your knowledge.You are the queen of the cookies very detailed and professional.
You give the BEST tutorials! Thank you!
This lady knows her cookies!
Julia M Usher
Thank you Julie! I have watched this video so many times throughout the years. I really appreciate your talent and the way in which you teach. Liz McLaughlin
I very much enjoy all of your tutorials, your teaching style is wonderful, it is as if we were just hanging out in your kitchen . You anticipate what questions the audience may have. Your style makes it easy for the audience to retain what you are teaching :)
Thank you for all you share.
I just favorited this video. I've never been so excited to make royal icing!
Julie, Thank you so much for being one of the few sugar artists on RUclips who actually gives a recipe for royal icing that uses egg whites. Trying to get other sugar artists to respond with an egg white recipe is like pulling teeth. It is as if there is some deep dark mystery and terror surrounding the use of egg whites! LOL! Albumin powders and meringue powders are pound for pound INSANELY expensive in a lot of areas but most people can find regular eggs or even pasteurized eggs for a fraction of the cost of the powders. I certainly understand that commercial bakers may have to adhere to a different standards due to business health codes but the everyday baker appreciates that you have included a recipe with good old fashioned egg whites. I find your channel quite informative and extremely useful due to clear,concise and complete instructions.
Linnetta Navarro Agreed! I thought I missed the memo on if they actually tell us the recipe, they would have to kill us.
A lot of times bakers avoid eggs so people with egg allergy can enjoy it. This way they reach more clientele with the same product.
My friend just asked me about how to make royal icing for sugar cookies and I remembered your name and the name of this video from like five years ago which is the last time I made those kind of cookies. But this video is the only video you will ever need. Thank you for having this available to everyone!
So sweet of you to say! Glad it has been so helpful to you!
I found your channel just today & have been binge watching your videos for 3 hours now. I feel so inspired & I'm in awe of your wealth of knowledge. I can't wait to try some of these skills out. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Amazing audio! Thank you for teaching us how to do this.
Beautiful icing!
And, you are a braver woman than I. Working around all that powdered sugar and sticky icing while wearing black and dark purple! Not even an apron!
You go girl!
And you did great! No sugar or frosting on your clothes!
Merry Christmas!
Your videos have inspired me to try cookies for the first time. I was always intimidated by cutout cookies, and royal icing was terrifying! Now, I'm almost ready to tackle something more technical, like 3-D teacups! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
You make it look so much easier than I initially thought it would be in reading on how to make it. I can't wait to try it, thank you. Your cookies are beautiful!
Have fun in Italy, my fav country! Another great video :)
Thanks
thank you! finally someone who explains things well!
I've been looking everywhere for a nice tutorial video explaining the world of royal icing and this one you've made is great! Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together! :)
What a GREAT video! I've been watching people use royal icing outlining and flooding on IG videos for a while, but am ACTUALLY doing it for the first time as a cake topper. This video was comprehensive, real, well-thought out and easy to understand. Thank you so much!
You are the first person who says the royal icing recipe with egg whites it's better, and I agree! Thanks for the whole explanation of consistency it helps me a lot! ;) I'm a truly fan! ;)
This is an amazing recipe. It was so easy. I couldn't believe how well it worked. You are a great instructor.
I have a question. Cause my iceing doesn't get hard on the cookies
And is also crunchy
What am I doing wrong?
i need you to know how much i appreciate you. I feel like I'm getting paid for information. Thank you soooo much for sharing your gift! God bless u!
Thanks so much for responding so quickly. I have been wanting to work with royal icing and I am getting a good start. I really like tour cookie creations. They are simply beautiful. I hope to be able to have the time to get better at it. Thanks. I covered the icing and did what you said. I deco my nieces cake tonight. Im excited and will keep you posted.😃
Omg you are so talented!!!!😍
This my first time making royal icing thank you for your video, I was actually stressed out about the icing til I found your video. So thank you ! ( I really do need to chill out lol)
I used your recipe last year and it worked wonderfully! I am watching this video again cause I can wait to make more cookies this year! Thanks so much!!
I love your tutorials. I'm a visual learner and these are great. I also like to know the technical aspect of decorating and design which is very clear in your videos as well.
this video is so informative, i love it!
Omg! I spent weeks and weeks looking for meringue powder because all the stores were out and now I find out you can just use an egg white!
You made the perfect video for me from the icing recipe, flavoring, and consistency. Perfect!! Your video was also to the point and not long. I didn't want to skip ahead. I am very grateful that you made this. thank you!!
Thank so much Julia M Usher for your quick response 😊
Thank You So Much For Showing Me Ive Made This Royal Icing
:)
hello! question: are you, or have you ever been a teacher? i loved this video. and not only because of the fact that i was interested in the content, but because you teach so well. your eloquence and sentence structure added to the amount of detail in one statement is bite-sized in a way, but also very comprehensible. *_LOL._* so... basically... i love that your teaching is like your baking. it's artful. precise. mindful of pitfalls in understanding and perception. so... funny how this realization also convinces me that your baking is delicious!!!
if you are now, or ever were a teacher, tell the truth, did my lack of capitalization peeve you?
Oh! Interesting.
We (my daughters and I) review your basic cookie decorating videos every year for our Christmas cookies, from parchment cones to marbling, and get great results every time. Your videos have the perfect amount of detail without information overload. They are well paced and illustrate the key steps well. Thanks so much!
Oh, so great to hear this! Have a wonderful holiday season!
I've just seen your channel and couldn't stop watching..... thank you for sharing your creative talents. I'm in awe of you!!
hi Julia, I just love, love,love your tutorials! sorry if it's been asked before..I would like to know if it's recommended to make this in advance and have it stored in the fridge. And once it's ready to be used, do I just let it sit at room temp and beat it again?
Hi Julia, my daughter and I love your videos. We starting making cookies and they look great, but we are having trouble making black colored royal icing and also red. Do you have any advice?
I love your teaching style! Thank you for educating on RUclips!
Thank you so much for these great videos! After watching I was finally able to make successful royal icing for the first time! The description of consistency and making adjustments were perfect! Thank you!
Great video. Very informative. Thank you so much and Happy Holidays.
Whoa! I love this channel but having it playing in the background and hearing her at 2:04 made my ears rise. haha
I think she said pluck...
Your funny! I heard the same thing and I peeked up, lol! She did say pluck though...😆.
😂😂i had to go back too
I had to do the same!!! 😂😂😂 I guess they can F off if they don’t like it! I like her already! 😂
Thank you Julia, your videos are always so informative and helpful!
YOU. ARE. AWE SOME. I have NEVER learned so much from a single video. So happy to have found you
Oh, that is wonderful to hear. Thank you so much.
cool video! thanks.
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thank you, I'm now making Halloween icing decorations using royal icing.
You are very good at details and explaining because I’m here to learn at a beginners pace, so I found the holy grail of sugar cookie decorating!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much, I always was afraid of making royal icing, but now with this video I feel confident enough to give it a go! I hope I can make it good!
how long the royal icing last?
Hi Julia, love your videos. Quick question on royal icing - once I make this icing how long will it stay and how do I store it?
you were'nt paying attention she covered that
@@donsargent827 Geez. You know Its helpful to answer questions instead of being that one kid in class nobody likes. 🙄
Great instructions! Thank you! My husband and I had a wonderful time piping and flooding the yummy royal icing, and now I can roll a mean cornet! :)
It's fantastic for your patience and your fantastic humour. I hope you have a wonderful week. Take care AG, have a great week mate.
Have a great week as well!
wow i like it so much i will supscribe!
It's does not taste like egg? I always make my royal icing with the powder one, but it not has that 'glue' feeling, but I'm worry about the taste or an after taste, thank you, you are a goddess 😘
I love your demonstrations!! I like the logical explanations behind your methods. Thank you for posting.
WONDERFUL video. Thank you for taking the time to make it and share your knowledge and experience!
Can we not use cream of tartar?
My mom isn't worried about ids consuming raw egg white which i ring surprising after all THOSE YEARS WE COULDN'T EAT CAKE BATER!!!(hyperventilating)
Raw egg whites aren't bad, but raw flour is, so it's still not the best idea but I think flour still isn't THAT bad
I had 3 failed batches of RI until I came upon your videos. THANK YOU! Happy to say I'm watching my first successful batch of cookies dry!
I love the detail you go into, consistency is always a tricky part for me but this is so informative I feel I might actually get it right. Xxx
every thing is royal thats so funny for me
Hi! Does Icing dry?
Julia M Usher Thank you!
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I love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your talents on RUclips! I've learned so much from you already!
Awesome! Working on cookies this year. You are a God-send. You remind me of Martha!!! Love love love watching you.
*Me making a single batch of cookies*
"Two pounds of sugar" Oh... ok...
This recipe will ice more than a single batch of cookies, if that's what you're getting at . . .
you can cut recipe in half
@@donsargent827 Yes
Usa Aquafaba (the liquid that chickpeas are soaked in)
It works the same, cheap, humane, and NO RISK OF SALMONELLA! You can make it your self or buy a can or two of chickpeas (make sure they're salt free) and use the amount she said to use for the egg beaters
mahoraner niall my husband is allergic to chick peas. I would never have thought to have him ask about a frosted cookie. Thanks for the info.
Thanks very much for your great tutorial! I'm looking forward to learning as many tricks of trade as possible, as I love cake decorating and everything I do has been through personal experience. Learning to decorate biscuits is going to be a new challenge - hopefully an enjoyable one.
This video is SO helpful! I tried it on my babies and they came out BEAUTIFUL! Adding this to my cook book.
I cannot thank you enough for this. I am new and when I came across your video I really felt like "Yea, I can do this." Thanks again.
I'm here in 2020!!! Julia was one of the first cookiers I found when I first started a few years ago! Come back every now and then just to review!!!!
Great - glad to have you here again!
Julia Usher, watching your videos is an annual holiday event! Thank you!
Happy holidays! Thanks for watching!
I love your videos, you explain things really well. Personally I didn't know much about Royal icing and you talked a lot about it, thank you!! You are really helpful!!
Seriously, who gives a thumbs down to this video. I found it so informative and look forward to using the recipes. Thank you for a clear and concise video.
thank you ! thanks to your recipe I made some flip flop cookies (royal icing) for my daughter school party :-) ...your cookies are a pice of ART
I have always had trouble with royal icing and this was the most helpful video I have ever seen. Thank you so much!
Wow you teach so well! I made my cookies last night and it was too late for me to start on my icing. I pasteurized my own eggs and im rewatching your helpful videos so i can get it right lol. You also teach the way my culinary teacher did. Super patient and explained everything in a way that anyone can understand. Cant wait to watch your mote advanced videos.