Royal Icing Too Thin

Decorating By xswizit1 Updated 1 Aug 2006 , 5:50am by cowdex

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xswizit1 Posted 1 Aug 2006 , 2:45am
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How do I thicken it up?

I need med. consistency. And it is THIN. (Thanks to my DH, but that another story!) Do I just add ps or mp too? And is it like the water, just a tiny bit at a time, or will it take quite a bit?

TIA

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tobycat Posted 1 Aug 2006 , 2:49am
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Just add more powdered sugar -- a little at a time is the safest way.

Sarah

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TexasSugar Posted 1 Aug 2006 , 4:11am
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Cornstartch works really well. Add in a tablespoon or two then stir. If it feels closer to what you want then you can just cover it up and let it sit a while to thicken some more. If you think it needs more, add more then let it sit. While it sits the cornstratch will absorb the extra liquid.

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xswizit1 Posted 1 Aug 2006 , 5:25am
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Thanks guys!

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debsuewoo Posted 1 Aug 2006 , 5:37am
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Well, since we are on the subject of royal icing, I just mixed up a batch of Wilton RI and it was really stiff. Since I am not going to use it until tomorrow (I want to practice flowers) I put it in a container with some moist (not dripping) paper towels on top of the icing, under the lid. Will this be okay?

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cowdex Posted 1 Aug 2006 , 5:50am
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If it's in a sealed container it doesn't need to towel - just needs a towel to keep air off it. That is what causes it to dry out.

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