1 c. milk
3 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt

Mix together; cook until thick, stirring constantly. 1 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. shortening 1 tsp. vanilla

Cook milk, flour, and salt, stirring constantly, until thick. Cool until mixture is cold - this is important.

In bowl, mix cream and shortening, butter until very creamy. Add cold flour mixture and beat. Add sugar gradually and beat until fluffy. Add vanilla.

Variations:

1. Add 1/4 cup peanut butter to shortening mixture.

2. Add 6 tablespoons cocoa for chocolate frosting.