Meringue powder

[Patty Merrell]

Since I live in a small area, I can not find meringue powder. Can I make my own powder out of meringue?

[Kitchen Witch]

Patty - I would like to help - may I ask what you are making?

[Patty Merrell]

Royal Icing

[Kitchen Witch]

You can make a soft meringue using your egg whites and try that in your recipe - just use it in place of your meringue powder.


I have a recipe for Royal Icing (if you would like it) - it yields less volume because it is made with egg whites and not meringue powder:

3 egg whites, room temperature
1 lb. confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Combine ingredients, beat at high speed for 7-10 minutes. Yields less volume than royal icing made with meringue powder.
Royal icing is a hard drying icing. Please keep covered with a damp cloth. Humidity will greatly effect this icing. Both icing recipes are excellent "glue" for Easter Eggs, gingerbread houses and cookies you want to dry hard. Grease will greatly effect this icing. Be sure to wash all utensils with a good dish soap.


I hope this helps.

KW

[Sophie87]

When you whip the egg whites, add sugar till you reach the prefered taste, and also a small touch of vanilla!