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Royal Icing

Makes 6 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (2-pound) package (907 grams) confectioners’ sugar
  • 5 tablespoons (50 grams) meringue powder
  • ¾ cup (180 grams) warm water (105°F/41°C to 110°F/43°C)

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat confectioners’ sugar and meringue powder at low speed until combined. With mixer on low speed, add ¾ cup (180 grams) warm water in a slow, steady stream, beating until mixture fluid, about 1 minute. Increase mixer speed to medium, and beat until stiff, 4 to 5 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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