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Royal Icing
From Miss Parloa's kitchen companion, 1887
Serves 1
If the sugar is added too rapidly, the icing will not be smooth and glossy.
Presented as published in 1887. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
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Ingredients
Method
Nutrition per serving
176Calories
5 gProtein
40 gCarbs
0 gFat
Full nutrition (34 nutrients)
Calories176 kcal
Protein5.4 g
Carbohydrates40 g
Fiber0 g
Sugars37 g
Total Fat0.1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
Omega-30 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium0.8 mg
Potassium16 mg
Calcium1.3 mg
Iron0 mg
Magnesium1 mg
Phosphorus1.2 mg
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin C5.9 mg
Vitamin A0 mcg
Vitamin E0 mg
Vitamin K0 mcg
Vitamin B60 mg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)0 mg
Folate3 mcg
Choline0.8 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water57 g
As published
This recipe was extracted from Miss Parloa's kitchen companion (1887) by Maria Parloa, page 410. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
Royal Icing. This icing must be made carefully, else it will not be smooth and glossy, and keep its shape when pressed into various forms. The exact amount of sugar cannot be given for an icing which is made with the whites of eggs and sugar, as the size of the eggs varies. About a tea- cupful of confectioners' sugar to the white of an egg is the proper amount as well as can be estimated. Put the whites in a bowl with one table-spoonful of sugar. Beat with a spoon for about five minutes ; then add another spoonful of the sugar, and beat again. Add all the sugar by spoonfuls, and beat well between each addition. It takes nearly an hour to make this icing, beating all the time. When it is done it will be light, and hang from the spoon without falling. If the sugar should be added too rapidly, the icing would not be smooth and glossy. Flavor with lemon juice
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