Ingredients

2 3/4 sticks (11 ounces) unsalted butter 

3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk 

3 pounds (10 1/2 cups) confectioners' sugar, sifted 

Preparation

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in milk.

Whisk together butter mixture and the sugar in a large bowl until icing is opaque and thickened but still pourable, 4 to 5 minutes. Use immediately.