Icing for biscuits that hardens

Emms

I make empire biscuits quite a lot and take them into work. They are yum but the icing never seems to set! I just use icing sugar and water. By the time I drive to work and they have bumped about a bit in the tin they all stick together. Anyone got any suggestions as to how to make the icing set?

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Emma

Bitsy_Beans

I think Royal Icing sets better than glace icing (its made with egg whites so I think it hardens better).

midnightraven3

you want more of a royal icing consistancy than fondant icing
the difference between the 2 is egg white, royal icing has egg white as its liquid and VERY little water, 1 egg white to half pound of icing sugar, and 1 tsp water will give a firm icing

i use a palette knife in warm water to spread on things like empire biscuits

jackieglasgow

I make Empire Biscuits once a week, The best way to ice them which hardens is icing sugar made with milk. I also add a drop of vanilla. Just make sure it's not runny. I spread mine on with a knife.

babyshoes

I have always understood that citric acid helps it set, though if you don't have baking quality citric acid use lemon juice, though it takes a while to set with lemon juice. I usually add some lemon juice to icing, and it helps it to set a little. Best bet is to make it with egg white AND lemon juice.

Emms

Thanks all. Will give milk a shot first as thats easiest and then give the other options a try.

Emma

downshifted

Please come back and let us know how you get on

Emms

Will do

I want to go make them now but hubby is saying no as he has ate too much bad food this weekend lol.

minnie123

I have never heard of Empire biscuits but I am intrigued : going to do a google search and find out what they are

minnie123

oooh they look really good - going to make some now - well not now but this week xx

Emms

Just to update. I used milk instead of water and it deffo set much better. Thanks all

Emma