Royal icing

How it is used

Used for detailed decoration and firm outlines; preparation methods vary.

Example sentences

1. The royal icing outline kept the colour inside the biscuit design.

   A firmer line creates a boundary for the decoration.

2. Tiny letters were piped in royal icing on the cookies.

   The icing is suitable for precise small decorative details.

Common collocations

• royal icing outline
• pipe royal icing

Related terms

• pastry chefA chef who specialises in desserts, pastries, breads and other baked goods and usually runs the pastry section of a kitchen. Also called a pâtissier.
• garnishA small item of food, such as herbs, a slice of lemon or a sauce dot, added to a dish to make it look and taste better. As a verb, to garnish means to add this.

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• roux
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• produce
• dry goods
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• bouquet garni