Watson Frosting

 

2 1/2 T. Flour

1/2 C. Milk

1/2 C. Sugar

1/2 C. Shortening or Butter

Salt

Vanilla

1 C. Powered Sugar

 

Put flour in kettle, add milk and stir to mix up. Place on heat, stirring constantly until thick. Set aside to cool. Beat margarine, sugar, salt and vanilla with mixer until soft and creamy. Add cooled paste and beat again. Use to frost between layers. Beat in 1 C. powdered sugar to frost outside of cake.