Flour Buttercream Frosting (Ermine Frosting)

This looks just like a bakery frosting, but isn't as sweet!

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine milk and flour in a small saucepan (use a whisk). Heat and stir until thick and smooth. Cool.
2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat shortening and butter well then add sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy, 4 minutes.
3. Continue beating while adding flour mixture (any lumps, removed). Beat until fluffy, 4 minutes or more.

Notes

Double this recipe for a large layer cake.