Gingerbread icing
1 serving
10 minutes
Icing for gingerbread is an art of confectionery that transforms a simple dessert into a true masterpiece. It creates a crispy, glass-like smooth surface, giving the gingerbread a festive look. The origins of such icing trace back to traditional European Christmas baking, where each gingerbread is not just a sweet treat but part of family warmth. The taste of the icing is soft and sweet with a light airy texture that perfectly complements the spicy notes of gingerbread cookies. Its application is versatile: it is suitable for painting and creating patterns and forms a dense and shiny shell after hardening. This icing is the final touch that turns an ordinary gingerbread into a festive attribute of winter celebrations.
1
We separate the egg white from the yolk.
- Egg white: 1 piece
2
Place the egg whites in a bowl, start whisking, gradually increasing the mixer speed. Slowly add the powdered sugar.
- Egg white: 1 piece
- Powdered sugar: 100 g
3
When all the protein turns white, the glaze is ready.
4
Take a pastry bag (or cut the tip of a plastic bag), place the icing inside, and decorate the gingerbread.
5
The glaze will set in about half an hour. It turns out beautiful, smooth like glass.