CRISCO ICING 
1/4 c. Crisco
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. powdered sugar

Beat well, then add 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1/4 cup milk. This is the icing like is used on wedding cakes.

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Crisco Icing
 #32990
 Phil (Massachusetts) says:
Is this the frosting that if left out on the cake for about an hour or so, the frosting becomes a little crusty?
 #32991
 Cooks.com replies:
Hi Phil,

If you're looking for decorator's icing, try Royal Icing instead.

-- CM
 #104747
 Pamela (Texas) replies:
royal icing turns HARD I like the one that Phil posted better... stiff enough to decorate with but not like a rock :)
   #178388
 Pati (Wisconsin) says:
Just what I needed to complete an angel food/strawberry cake!

 

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