tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post5986450630523949672..comments2024-03-27T11:20:09.563-04:00Comments on Good Things by David: Perfect Royal IcingGood Things by Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-52982909237766545982020-07-23T15:25:25.474-04:002020-07-23T15:25:25.474-04:00Thank you for your kind words Patricia!!Thank you for your kind words Patricia!!Good Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-86030115717624576042020-07-18T16:52:49.368-04:002020-07-18T16:52:49.368-04:00Dear David, I found your blog after I was searchin...Dear David, I found your blog after I was searching for a way to use dragees. I remember eating them on cookies when I was a child, and having them always made me so happy. Your blog has inspired me so much. Though I am not a baker, I am an artist. Your article on dragees, with the lovely photos of your cakes and cookies, showed me that baking can be art. And now I am inspired to become a baker. Thank you.<br />Patricia in South CarolinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934788244897873821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-63991697708424261842019-05-05T13:42:32.728-04:002019-05-05T13:42:32.728-04:00That I don't know.That I don't know. Good Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-45059828402667233702019-05-05T11:25:08.857-04:002019-05-05T11:25:08.857-04:00Can meringue powder be substituted for pure albume...Can meringue powder be substituted for pure albumen powder?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768811023611707946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-27826388305995139142018-11-07T18:02:40.450-05:002018-11-07T18:02:40.450-05:00Thanks, Carol!Thanks, Carol!Good Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-50600506012279601122018-11-07T12:32:30.896-05:002018-11-07T12:32:30.896-05:00I absolutely love the way you explain things! I absolutely love the way you explain things! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974248380634367236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-32369804153921863042018-05-03T11:58:47.416-04:002018-05-03T11:58:47.416-04:00OK, if you're going to use egg whites instead ...OK, if you're going to use egg whites instead of meringue powder in my recipe use:<br />- 4 large egg whites<br />- Zero water<br /><br />Add the other ingredients and after mixing, check for consistency. If it's too thick, add some water to thin it out. Conversely, if it's too runny, add more confectioners sugar.<br /><br />Best of luck!Good Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-69088219681294232652018-05-02T18:48:50.255-04:002018-05-02T18:48:50.255-04:00Hi, I really like your recipe cuz it's simple....Hi, I really like your recipe cuz it's simple. I was wondering, can I substitute the meringue powder with egg whites and if so how many? Where I live, I can't find the powder but I would really love to try the recipe especially with the lime. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058063633551115115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-43141071301636640632018-02-16T15:46:54.150-05:002018-02-16T15:46:54.150-05:00Perfect!! I'm glad that you had success with t...Perfect!! I'm glad that you had success with the substitutes, and thank you for liking the blog. 😊<br /><br /> Enjoy decorating your cookies!Good Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-43579748462065208912018-02-16T12:54:20.760-05:002018-02-16T12:54:20.760-05:00Thank you for your quick response. It was greatly ...Thank you for your quick response. It was greatly appreciated. I whipped up the recipe, split it in two. One was a butter extract (I have a whole bottle and never use it), and vanilla. Family like them both preferred the vanilla. Husband suggested combo of butter/vanilla. I'll try that next go around. <br /><br />Again I wish to convey my appreciation for the time you have taken to imagine and create this blog. It really is incredible. The love you have shows. <br /><br />Blessings to you and yours. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-32256158747766027522018-02-13T14:36:00.981-05:002018-02-13T14:36:00.981-05:00You can actually use all water for the liquid part...You can actually use all water for the liquid part of the recipe (I've done it many, many times since publishing the recipe). However, I strongly recommend that you add some kind of extract to the icing (up to 2 teaspoons) in order to flavor it. That can be pure vanilla, orange, coconut, etc. It's really up to you and your family's tastes, how you flavor the royal icing. <br /><br />I hope this helps. Happy decorating!!Good Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-23095951016653940962018-02-13T12:49:19.463-05:002018-02-13T12:49:19.463-05:00Thank you David for sharing your recipe. I made it...Thank you David for sharing your recipe. I made it last night. My family actually did not like the lemon taste at all. Is there any way that it can be eliminated and still have the stabilizer your recipe requires? <br /><br />It really was incredible: the sheen, no bumps/air bubbles, a terrific 'candy' crunch. It is the lemon that just didn't work out. I noticed you answered a similar question, but you stated replacing all water but 2 tsp lemon juice, so that wasn't the complete answer I am looking for. Thank you again for your terrific blog and the time you share to create it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-14184976504127066372017-12-29T11:43:52.621-05:002017-12-29T11:43:52.621-05:00Thank you for the quick response! Can’t wait to t...Thank you for the quick response! Can’t wait to try that out for my Valentine’s cookies. <br />Happy New Year!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14659862973368037357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-50886231828978967062017-12-29T11:06:46.299-05:002017-12-29T11:06:46.299-05:00Annie, I'm glad that you liked the royal icing...Annie, I'm glad that you liked the royal icing. You can cut back on the amount of lemon juice in the recipe. Simply replace the exact amount with water. <br /><br />I've had many moments when I used all water for the liquid, and about 2 teaspoons of lemon extract. The recipe was just as good. <br /><br />Best to you! Good Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-41597505382607488682017-12-29T11:00:21.151-05:002017-12-29T11:00:21.151-05:00Finally, a royal icing recipe that works! I loved...Finally, a royal icing recipe that works! I loved the taste but my family was wondering if the lemon could be cut back a bit. Since it also acts as a stabilizer, would that work? Would I need to adjust the amounts of the other liquids?<br />Thank you again for making my cookie decorating successful!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14659862973368037357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-25813738135371242652016-12-08T10:40:10.495-05:002016-12-08T10:40:10.495-05:00I suggest a new bottle of vanilla. If that isn...I suggest a new bottle of vanilla. If that isn't the source, something went terribly wrong and it should all be tossed out. There would be no other source of brown specs save for unclean appliances.Cheriehttp://www.themerrymakery.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-91580903586369126052016-12-02T12:40:55.544-05:002016-12-02T12:40:55.544-05:00I've never had this happen to my royal icing, ...I've never had this happen to my royal icing, so I don't understand why you have brown specs of anything in it. If the powdered sugar and/or meringue powder was not pristine, this may be why.<br /><br />I would say to start over again and make sure that when you're sifting your confectioners sugar, that there is nothing amiss. Good Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-64258409289797272092016-12-02T11:10:19.781-05:002016-12-02T11:10:19.781-05:00after mixing my royal icing there is little brown ...after mixing my royal icing there is little brown specs in it <br />is it safe and how do i get rid of it <br />i tryed running the icing through a tami but the specs fall through HELPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-51064756905373127112016-11-17T12:33:50.986-05:002016-11-17T12:33:50.986-05:00Hi Nitapita, I do hope you try this recipe. It wi...Hi Nitapita, I do hope you try this recipe. It will work for making gingerbread houses as long as its thick/stiff. <br /><br />I would recommend that you beat this icing on medium-high speed (once it has come together) for 4-5 minutes so that it's the perfect consistency for piping onto the gingerbread house(s). <br /><br />Good luck and happy decorating!Good Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-44892936808266113382016-11-16T17:26:44.632-05:002016-11-16T17:26:44.632-05:00Wow!Iam hoping this is the perfect royal icing for...Wow!Iam hoping this is the perfect royal icing for my first gingerbread house making party will this work on putting the houses together? Nitapita1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08044180889814067757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-58646812638986143572016-10-19T11:20:33.290-04:002016-10-19T11:20:33.290-04:00Brenda,
You can successfully freeze your decorat...Brenda, <br /><br />You can successfully freeze your decorated cookies as long as the icing is completely dry and set. Bundled in twos or even up to 4, I would make sure that they are frozen flat, NOT standing up. You want to minimize breaking so keep them flat. <br /><br />Enjoy!!Good Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-44977858750160723032016-10-19T09:15:36.076-04:002016-10-19T09:15:36.076-04:00If I decorate, bundle in (2)'s, can I freeze t...If I decorate, bundle in (2)'s, can I freeze them? Maybe standing up? I'm doing a bake sale, but not for another two weeks and I have many, many to do. Brenda S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-76585024043705113872016-08-10T14:33:32.615-04:002016-08-10T14:33:32.615-04:00Success, Joey! Sounds great!!Success, Joey! Sounds great!!Good Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-11764443401216920552016-08-10T12:32:11.192-04:002016-08-10T12:32:11.192-04:00David,
I tried this recipe out last night and it&...David,<br /><br />I tried this recipe out last night and it's delicious! Loved the flavor, and the lemon was a Great Addition. No other recipes need for royal icing!<br />Joeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-75814052011360872672016-07-28T10:27:19.596-04:002016-07-28T10:27:19.596-04:00Have a go at it, Joey. It's really simple and...Have a go at it, Joey. It's really simple and so easy to work with.Good Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.com