Sugar frosted rose petals

• 1 egg white
• castor sugar
• pink rose petals

Frosted flowers were used a very great deal in Victorian times to decorate their elaborate desserts. Violets, lilac flowers, rose petals and mimosa balls were popular and mint leaves were also used. They do look a very great deal prettier than most bought decorations, their colours are so delicate and subtle.

Lightly beat the egg white. Use a pastry brush to paint the petals with a thin