Buttercream Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. confectioners sugar
2/3 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. butter flavoring
2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
2 c. Crisco (1 lb. can)

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, add 2 boxes of sugar and water; blend at low speed and work up to high speed.
Scrape bowl sides often. Add salt and flavorings.
Beat in Crisco, a little at a time, until all of it has been added.
Gradually add the last pound of sugar.
If the icing is too soft, add more sugar a little at a time.
If it is too stiff, add water a few drops at a time.