Can I make star shaped flowers from powdered sugar frosting and let them dry to put on my cake?

I would like to take the star decorating tip and make single flowers from powdered sugar frosting. Let them dry out, so they can be handled with out breaking them, then put them on top of each piece of cake I am serving as it is being served. Is it possible to make these from this type of frosting? How far ahead of time can I make them? How long will it take for them to dry? How do I store them?

Can I make star shaped flowers from powdered sugar frosting and let them dry to put on my cake?
Yes, you can. Use Royal Icing (recipe follows) and pipe the star flowers onto a piece of wax or parchment paper. Let dry thoroughly (keep them on a tray or in an open container, not letting them touch) about 24-48 hours depending on the size of your decorations. You'll notice the top/outside of the decorations dries very quickly, but the inside/bottom will stay soft longer and needs that time (24-48 hours) to dry thoroughly. Once dry they will keep indefinitely; you could make them weeks ahead of time if you wanted to.





Royal Icing





4 cups powdered sugar


3 tablespoons Meringue Powder (avail. at craft stores like Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Joann's, etc. in their cake decorating aisle)


5-6 tablespoons water





All bowls/utensils etc. must be grease-free! Combine all ingredients in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl. Use stand mixer (or use a hand-held mixer) on low-medium speed to mix ingredients until frosting becomes very white and fluffy in appearance and has lost its glossiness. This will usually take 7-10 minutes (7 for a stand mixer and more towards 10 if using a hand-held.) Keep mixer speed on the lower side to avoid whipping in too much air.





Royal dries out quickly. Keep a damp cloth or paper towel over the bowl so it doesn't dry out. Keep a damp paper cloth wrapped over the end of your decorating tip/bag when not in use for the same reason.





Happy Decorating!


~ Maria
Reply:since your talented enough to make a star..


THEN you need





http://www.wilton.com/





Because they have a forum ,, recipes and equipment..etc
Reply:Make a "royal icing", it can be made ahead and dried.





One recipe...


http://www.joyofbaking.com/RoyalIcing.ht...