Can You Use Piping Tip With Ziploc Bag

If you want to switch between decorating tips Click here to learn how to use a coupler Finally pipe away.

Can you use piping tip with ziploc bag. Yes a Ziploc bag will do in a pinch but it isnt ideal and if you plan on piping regularly or even more than once a year disposable piping bags are easily found and very cheap. Place your frosting into a Ziploc bag squeeze out all the air and tightly seal it. You can also freeze your leftover frosting as well.

I like to use the zip-close on the bag and twist the top of the bag to keep pressure on the frosting as you squeeze it onto your cupcake. Once youve done this step you can fill the bag with frosting. Using cold frosting to decorate can be difficult so you want to ensure its at room temperature to make it easier to work with.

Frosting your cupcake with a homemade piping bag can be accomplished with materials you already have in your kitchen a Ziploc bag and Duck tape. Once youve filled the bag squeeze out any excess air and then seal the top. They are super easy and quick making them ideal if you need to frost a large number of cupcakes with buttercream.

You need a gallon-size Ziploc bag duct tape and scissors. Using scissors trim off the tip of the pastry bag along the line you marked. If youre out of piping bags then you can use a plastic Ziploc bag.

Watch this short video and learn how to make piping bags out of Ziploc Bags. Dont have piping bags or tips. When Im feeling cheap I will rewash those bags for weeks.

Click to mark this step as completed. On the other hand if you have time and want something that looks a little more professional you can pipe the icing with a Ziploc bag. Two weeks ago I managed to bust my piping bag that I only use once or twice a year anyway.