Monday, April 28, 2008

Buttercream Icing

From: Laurel Whitham; Yield: 3 1/2 C

1/2 C solid vegetable shortening
1/2 C white margarine or butter
1 1/2 t vanilla
5 C icing sugar
3 T milk

Cream butter and shortening. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, beating well on medium speed. When all sugar is mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at high speed until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered with damp cloth until ready to use.

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