Buttercream Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lb. powdered sugar (sift if necessary)
2 1/2 c. vegetable shortening
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. butter flavoring
1 c. water

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Add 1/2 of sugar, then 1/2 water as you blend.
Continue to add sugar, then water, until all is used.
Add salt and flavoring.
Will store in fridge for several weeks or in freezer for several months.