Baker's Icing

Submitted by MarylandMomof3

"From a Wilton cake decorating class from the late 70's."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 8 cups

ingredients

• 2 lbs powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons white vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups Crisco shortening
• 7 tablespoons water (added one at a time)

directions

1. Beat all ingredients for 10 minutes on high, then 5 minutes on low. Add water one T at a time until desired consistency.
2. Icing can be kept in an airtight container for 6-8 weeks at room temperature.