Basic Frosting For Decorating - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter
1 egg white
light cream
1 lb. confectioners sugar
pinch of salt
food coloring (of choice)

Preparation

Cream butter until very soft.
Gradually beat in some of the sugar.
Add the egg white and salt; mix well.
Then, slowly add remaining sugar while stirring.
Thin, if necessary, with cream. Divide into small portions; color each portion as desired.
This frosting is put through a pastry tube.