Icing Bag Recipe For Cake Decorating?

Rosie demonstrates how to create simple, piping bags for small amounts of royal icing. Piping bags are essential tools for cake decorating, allowing for precision and control when applying icing and other ingredients. They are one of the most fundamental skills in cake and dessert decorating.

To make a piping bag, take a piece of plastic wrap about 8-10 inches long and place a bit of frosting in the center 1 inch away from the edge. Fold one side of the plastic wrap and place the bag on a kitchen counter or flat work surface. Open the bag and pour the frosting or sauce straight in the bag. Fill the bag with a couple of tablespoons of icing, fold in both top edges an angle, and fold/roll from the open end to seal the icing in place.

You can make a piping bag by filling a resealable plastic bag and cutting the corner off. If you don’t have a plastic bag, cut a triangle out of Ziploc and secure the edge with duct tape. Fold the square Ziploc bag into a triangle shape and secure the edge with duct tape. Fill the piping bag with the desired amount of icing and fold in both top edges an angle.

In summary, creating piping bags is a simple and effective method for decorating cakes, cookies, and other treats. By following these steps, you can create piping bags that are easy to use and dries hard.