1 1/4 c. flour
1 c. butter, room temperature
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. milk
1 c. white sugar

Blend flour and milk. Cook until mixture is thick and smooth, stirring constantly. Cool.

Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla with mixer until light and fluffy. Ad cooled flour mixture, beat until smooth.

VARIATIONS: Add 2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled. Or 1 cup chopped drained maraschino cherries. Mixture makes enough to frost 2 large layers or 1 angel food cake.