Bakery Type Icing

3½ T flour
½ c milk
½ c shortening
½ c sugar
½ t salt
½ t vanilla
1½ c powdered sugar

Gradually blend milk into flour. Cook about 10 minutes or to a very thick paste. Stir as it scorches easily. Cool to lukewarm. Meanwhile cream shortening, sugar and salt. Add paste, beat until fluffy. Fold in vanilla and add powdered sugar.

In memory of Sye Sr.