What is Meringue Powder?
I have a frosting recipe that calls for meringue powder. Is this cream of tarter? I have never heard of it. It is for frosting Christmas sugar cookies.
Meringue Powder: A mixture made with pasteurized dried egg whites; used to make long-lasting, hard-drying royal icing. Safe to use uncooked in icings, meringues and mousses. Also adds strength to sugar molds and buttercream flowers.
meringue powder Shopping hints: Look for this in stores that sell cake decorating supplies.
3 level tablespoons Meringue Powder
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approx. 1 lb.)
6 tablespoons water ...
Royal Icing - Was traditionally used to ice Wedding and Christmas cakes and consists of powdered (icing) sugar, egg whites or meringue powder and water.
(If using egg whites, substitute 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar for the meringue powder and omit the cold water.) Beat on medium speed of electric mixer until smooth.
Gold Medal® or King Arthur® flours, Aluminum-free baking powder, balsamic vinegar, beef and chicken base, fat-free milk, Peter's, Valrhona and Callebaut Chocolates, canola and olive oil, Fiori di Sicilia flavoring, Dutch cocoa, and meringue powder, ...
 See also: Egg, Sugar, Meringue, Powder, Water
  
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