4 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. butter
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. milk
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla

Shake flour and milk in a jar until mixed and there are no lumps. Cook mixture in small saucepan until a smooth paste is formed. Cover pan and set to cool.

Next, beat butter and shortening in bowl until fluffy and creamy, 4 minutes, with mixer. Add 1 cup sugar gradually and beat 4 minutes again. Now add cooled paste and beat until thick and fluffy, 4 minutes with mixer. Add vanilla.

Submitted by: Graydon Hanson