Silky Vanilla Butter Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups milk
1 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preparation

In 2-quart saucepan, thoroughly combine sugar and flour.
With wire whisk, gradually stir in milk until smooth.
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture has thickened and boils.
Reduce heat to low; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and cool completely.
In medium bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter until light and fluffy.
Gradually beat in milk mixture; beat in vanilla.