Russian piping tips
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With Russian piping tips you pipe an entire flower in a single squeeze. Instead of a simple opening, these large nozzles have a cut-out top plate with several slits that form the petals and centre at the same time – ideal for flower cupcakes, spring cakes and anyone who wants pretty blooms without hours of practice.
The shapes available
- Flowers: small rose (Ø 2.5 cm), tulip (2.5 cm), sultan (3.0 cm), daisy, pinwheel flower, star flower and a large petal tip.
- Grass and pollen: the tip with lots of tiny holes pipes lawn, fur or the centre of a flower.
- 3D flower tips (no. 242 and 245): fill two or three colours side by side in the bag and you get multi-coloured blooms.
How to pipe perfect flowers
Consistency is everything: the icing must be firm, otherwise the petals collapse. American buttercream, slightly chilled Swiss meringue buttercream or Enchanted Cream all work well; whipped cream is usually too soft. Place the tip upright directly on the cupcake, squeeze firmly until the flower is about 1 cm tall, stop squeezing and lift the tip straight up. Wipe the tip clean between flowers.
These stainless steel tips are too large for standard couplers. Put them straight into a large piping bag or check the diameter of a large coupler. To clean them, soak in hot water and brush out the slits with a nozzle brush.
Frequently asked questions about Russian piping tips
Why do my flowers look blurry?
Usually the icing is too soft or too warm. Chill it for 10 to 15 minutes, then beat it briefly.
Are Russian piping tips good for beginners?
Yes, especially so: the tip creates the shape of the flower, you just need to squeeze evenly.
Can I use them with royal icing?
It is possible but trickier. Buttercream flows more evenly through the fine slits.
Goes well with: Flower & leaf piping tips · Piping tip accessories · Buttercream & frosting · Gel food colouring