Can I add vanilla or almond flavoring to royal icing? If not, is there anything I can use to flavor royal icing.
Thanks
Yes, you can flavor RI -- it definitely needs it! I like a combination of vanilla and citrus. I add it towards the end of the beating time.
Thanks. I was concerned the flavoring might break down the royal icing.
Okay, why do y'all add it towards the end?
I add them at the end because some flavorings contain glycerin and I don't want to risk breaking down my RI. Plus I know how it's turned out (too thick/ too thin) and I can adjust the amounts.
BTW: You can add glycerin to give shine and keep it from drying rock hard. Haven't tried it. My guess would be to add a few drops to a teaspoon.
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BTW: You can add glycerin to give shine and keep it from drying rock hard. Haven't tried it. My guess would be to add a few drops to a teaspoon.
Glycerine does not give a shne on Royal icing. It does prevent it from drying so hard though. The quantity is 1 tesapoon of glycerine for every 1lb icing sugar
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BTW: You can add glycerin to give shine and keep it from drying rock hard. Haven't tried it. My guess would be to add a few drops to a teaspoon.
Glycerine does not give a shne on Royal icing. It does prevent it from drying so hard though. The quantity is 1 tesapoon of glycerine for every 1lb icing sugar
According to some of my books and instructors it does give a sheen (maybe not glassy shiny). Some of my flavorings contain glycerin and I do notice a difference. YRMV.
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