BASIC ROYAL ICING

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Basic Royal Icing image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

One 2-pound bag powdered sugar
5 tablespoons meringue powder
2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
3/4 cup room temperature water

Steps:

  • Add the powdered sugar and meringue powder to a mixer bowl and mix for 30 seconds using the paddle attachment. (It's not necessary to sift the sugar beforehand.)
  • Add the vanilla to the water. With the mixer on its lowest setting, slowly add the water/vanilla mixture to the dry ingredients. As the water is added, the icing will become thick and lumpy. Continue adding the remaining water until the mixture reaches a honey-like consistency. At this point, turn the mixer to medium speed for 1 minute. After the first minute, turn the mixer to high speed and mix an additional 2 minutes. Use a spray bottle to get extra powdered sugar off the edges of the mixing bowl. Immediately remove the icing and place in an airtight container.

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