This is the second time I made antonias royal icing and it came out runny both times. I followed the directions precisely. I tried to make sure that there was no oil residue in the bowl or on the paddle. Is there anyway that I can make it that great stiff consistency?

What is Antonia's recipe exactly? I use the Wilton royal icing recipe. Sometimes I may have to add a bit more powdered sugar or a drop more of water. Sometimes I will add a drop or two of vanilla. Always a a small amount at a time until you get right consistency.

Humidity will also affect royal icing.

Tell me what you are doing Bouncin4BonJovi...maybe I can solve the problem. How much of what are you adding??

3/4 cup warm water
5 tbsp of meringue powder
1 tsp of cream of tartar
2 lbs. of powdered sugar

First, I add the water and then the MP and wisk for about 30 seconds. Then I add the COT and wisk for about 30 seconds. Then I add the powdered sugar all at once and mix for 10 minutes at the least. I really feel like crying. Antonia, is there anyway that I can fix this icing, because I really do not want to waste 5 tbsp of MP?!! The first two times I made this icing, it came out awesome!!!

You are using too much water. 6 Tablespoons max. Add 5 then drop water in using a squeeze bottle. This way you won't get it too runny. to your soup icing. Add p sugar and more meringue powder.

No, she is using my exact recipe to a "T". 6 ounces of water (3/4 cup) is correct.

And you are mixing it with the paddle attachment of the KitchenAid/mixer for a full 10 minutes?

If you've done it before and it worked perfectly then I can't explain why it is not working now...

You could try adding extra icing sugar with the paddle going until it thickens up?

That is why I am so upset, because it has worked before. Could the water be too warm? This icing is awesome when it comes out right. I am going to try it again. Wish me luck!

the water should be no warmer than a bath...

...also, 1 kilogram of icing sugar is technically 2.2 lbs...so do add a bit more.


Good luck!!

you are not useing a plastic bowl, or have any oil residue on any of your utenciles. Oil will cause Royal icing to turn runny. Sometimes you just need to try again.

I thought the recipe calls for 2-lbs 4 oz. of powdered sugar. I always start with 3/4 cup of water then add 2-3 more tablespoons to get it runny.

Hi

Are you weighing your sugar or have you recalculated to use cups?

Im in UK and always have to change to pounds or Kilos and i quite often get it wrong! Even though I am a book keeper by trade, my math is bad!!!!

Also, are you using digital scales? Mine went a bit mad when the battery go low.

Just a thought