Piping Bags for Royal Icing: What’s the Big Deal?
Alright, alright, let’s talk about these piping bags, the things you use for that fancy royal icing. You know, the stuff they put on them pretty cookies and cakes. I ain’t no baker, mind you, but I’ve seen my share of frosting in my day.
Now, from what I gather, there’s two main kinds of these bags. First, you got them plastic throw-away ones. Convenient, I tell ya. Use ’em once, toss ’em out. No mess, no fuss. Just like them paper plates, you know? Good for when you don’t wanna be doin’ dishes all day. They say they’re the “most convenient” and I reckon they ain’t wrong. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
- Disposable Plastic Bags: Easy to use, no cleaning, just throw them away when you’re done.
Then you got them reusable ones. Some are made of that rubbery stuff, like them silicone spatulas, you know? And some are even made of cloth! Now, them cloth ones, I hear they’re real good for making them fancy cookies with all the squiggly lines and flowers. But, lordy, they sound like a pain to clean. Gotta wash ’em and dry ’em, just like them old dish towels. More work, if you ask me. But folks say they’re “eco-friendly,” which I guess is good for the world, or so they say.
- Reusable Bags (Silicone or Cloth): Better for the environment, but you gotta clean them after each use. Silicone ones can go in the dishwasher, which ain’t so bad, I guess. Cloth ones are strong, good for thick frosting.
But here’s a little secret, if you don’t have those fancy bags, you can just use a ziplock bag. Yeah, them sandwich bags! Just snip off a corner and you’re good to go. I done that myself a time or two when I didn’t have the right stuff. Works just fine, especially if you ain’t doin’ nothin’ too fancy.
Now, them silicone bags, they’re kinda new, from what I hear. Folks say they’re better than the old ones ’cause you can just chuck ’em in the dishwasher. That’s a blessing, let me tell you. Nothin’ worse than greasy hands and sticky stuff all over the sink. And they’re strong, too. Won’t bust on ya when you’re squeezin’ hard.
And them cloth bags? Well, them’s for the real serious bakers, I reckon. If you’re makin’ them piped cookies, you know, the ones with the real pretty designs, or that fancy pastry stuff they call “choux,” then you need a cloth bag. They can handle the thick stuff, see? Won’t let ya down.
So, which one’s best? Well, it depends, don’t it? If you’re like me and just want somethin’ easy, them throw-away plastic ones are just fine. But if you’re fancy, or you’re worried about savin’ the planet, or you’re makin’ somethin’ complicated, then maybe them reusable ones are the way to go. Either way, you gotta have somethin’ to put that icing in, ain’t ya?
And listen, don’t get too caught up in all the fancy talk. At the end of the day, it’s just frosting. And frosting tastes good no matter how you put it on. Whether it’s a fancy bag or a ziplock, it all ends up in the same place – your belly! So don’t you fret too much about it. Just get to bakin’!
So, to sum it up, you got choices:
- Throw-away plastic: Easy peasy.
- Silicone: Clean and strong.
- Cloth: For the fancy stuff.
- Ziplock bag: If you’re in a pinch.
Just pick what works for you and get to makin’ them sweet treats! And don’t forget to lick the spoon, that’s the best part.
Tags: [Piping Bags, Royal Icing, Baking Supplies, Cookie Decorating, Cake Decorating, Disposable Piping Bags, Reusable Piping Bags, Silicone Piping Bags, Cloth Piping Bags, Baking Tips, Kitchen Tools]
