Royal Icing

Royal icing dries very hard, so it is ideal for making gingerbread houses or icing gingerbread or sugar cookies.

You will need:

2 egg whites

2 tbsp lemon juice

3 cups icing sugar

Method:

1. Beat the egg whites and the lemon juice together.
   
   
2. Add the icing sugar gradually and beat until smooth. Makes about 3 cups.
   
   
3. Use immediately or store in a covered container in the fridge.