Vanilla Buttercream Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening (Crisco recommended)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 -8 tablespoons water
1 lb powdered sugar

Preparation

With an electric mixer, mix shortening, vanilla extract, and salt thoroughly.
Add powdered sugar and 4 Tbsp water.
Beat for 5 minutes.
Add water, one tablespoon at a time, and beat very, very well until the frosting reaches desired consistency.
Taste (yum!) to ensure that the frosting is not gritty.