Classic Buttercream Icing

By á-39391

Ingredients

• 1 C. shortening or (1/2 c. butter and 1/2 shortening)
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 -2 tbsp water or milk
• 1 lb. confectioner’s sugar (4 cups)
• 1 tbsp. Wilton Meringue Powder ( Wal-Mart in the craft/ cake decorating section)
• A pinch of salt

Preparation

Step 1

Cream shortening, flavoring and water. Add dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until all ingredient have been thoroughly mixed together. Blend an additional minute or so, until, creamy