Hello friends !
The Christmas cookie season is in full swing ! You know how much my Alsatian roots call to me in December, and I happily dive into making bredele !!
What better way to have fun than with royal icing ?
Family Fun with Bredele and Royal Icing
Making bredele, those famous crisp Christmas cookies, is above all a moment of sharing with family. Everyone joins in ! Dough shaping station, cookie cutter station, and decorating station !!
Chocolate is great, but royal icing is amazing ! In fact, it works wonderfully on hazelnut bredele, for example.
Bredele Recipes to Inspire You
And if you’re looking for more bredele ideas, take a look at the following list. You won’t be left wanting, whether for more inspiration or another bite !! 😉
Just to remind you, here are all the bredele recipes available here for your greatest pleasure :
Cocoa and chocolate spread bredele
Almond (or hazelnut) croquants
Christmas house in shortcrust pastry
Coconut (and chocolate !) rochers
Royal Icing Tips and Tools
You can use it as is, pure white, or add coloring and let your creativity run wild !!
The necessary utensils :
A hand mixer or a good whisk
A piping bag with a small cut at the tip for controlled icing flow and precise decorations.
And for more recipes and decoration ideas, check out the ebook « Les Gourmandises de Noël » !
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The recipe, Chef !
Whisk the egg white for 30 seconds. Add the icing sugar and whisk 2 minutes. You should get a shiny white mixture with a rather firm texture. Add the lemon juice drops. Whisk and use immediately. This icing will harden, use it right away. Or put it in a piping bag and close it with no air inside .Royal Icing
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For the recipe in French, go here.
Royal Icing Recipe: Frequently Asked Questions
What ingredients do you need for royal icing?
Royal icing typically requires powdered sugar, egg whites or meringue powder, and an acid like lemon juice or cream of tartar.
What are the three types of royal icing?
The three types of royal icing are stiff consistency for outlining, medium for flooding, and thin for detailed work.
What is the key ingredient in royal icing that makes it harden?
Egg whites or meringue powder are the key ingredients that help royal icing harden as it dries.
Can royal icing be colored?
Yes, you can add food coloring to royal icing to create vibrant designs. Use gel or paste colors to maintain the icing’s consistency.
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