FRENCH VANILLA FROSTING

1 c. milk3 tbsp. flourMake a white sauce of above. It will be very thick. Boil for 1 few minutes. Cool completely.1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter1 c. granulated sugar2 tsp. vanillaCream butter. Add sugar and vanilla. Combine white sauce and beat at high speed on food mixer for about 5 minutes. Makes enough to fix and frost a 2 or 3 layer cake.

Food.comFlour FrostingBy Leta on October 06, 2002

Photo by lilsweetie34 Reviews Prep Time:20 mins Total Time:25 mins Yield:1 cakeAbout This Recipe"A great light frosting that is less sweet than the traditional buttercream frostings."Ingredients 1/3 cup flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon saltDirections1. In a small saucepan blend flour and milk.2. Cook stirring constantly until mixture bubbles.3. Cool.4. In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar with a mixer until fluffy.5. Add vanilla and salt, blending well.6. On medium speed beat in cooled flour mixture in small portions (teaspoonful at a time), beating well after each addition.7. Continue beating until light and fluffy.

Vanilla Frostingyield:Makes enough for one 3-layer 9-inch cakeThis recipe originally accompaniedRed Velvet Cake with Creamy Vanilla Frosting.

subscribe to Bon Apptitingredients 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extractprint a shopping list for this recipe

preparationIn a medium-size saucepan, whisk the flour into the milk until smooth. Place over medium heat and, stirring constantly, cook until the mixture becomes very thick and begins to bubble, 10-15 minutes. Cover with waxed paper placed directly on the surface and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.In a large bowl, on the medium high speed of an electric mixer, beat the butter for 3 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sugar, beating continuously for 3 minutes until fluffy. Add the vanilla and beat well.Add the cooled milk mixture, and continue to beat on the medium high speed for 5 minutes, until very smooth and noticeably whiter in color. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes (no less and no longerset a timer!). Use immediately.

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