Bakery Frosting Recipe

• 1 x # powdered sugar (sift if necessary)
• 1 c. solid vegetable shortening
• 1 tsp clear vanilla
• 1 Tbsp. meringue pwdr
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1 tsp Valencia flavoring

1. Cream shortening, then add in remaining ingredients.
2. This recipe yields 3 cupsof frosting.
3. This produces frosting with a stiff consistency, perfect for piping roses.
4. For a medium consistency, (for borders) add in 1 teaspoon water to each c. of frosting For a thin consistency, (suitable for icing the cake and writing or possibly leaves) add in 2 teaspoon water to each c. of stiff frosting.
5. I usually double this recipe when icing a two layer 9 inch cake with frosting decorations.
6. Meringue pwdr and Valencia flavoring are both sold at my local party store.
7. (Party Time) Valencia flavoring really gives this icing the taste of bakery icing and meringue pwdr gives it which soft
8. "crust".
9. Simply Whites can be used in place of meringue pwdr and a flavoring called "Creme Bouquet" is also a good substitute for the Valencia.

powdered sugar, vegetable shortening, clear vanilla, meringue pwdr, water, valencia

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bakery-frosting-76109 (may not work)