Bob wrote:

>I didn't want to goto the store just for
> that, and I knew I had seen recipes
> before for "boiled frosting" that use
> granulated sugar, so I did a search.
> Found one recipe that kept cropping up
> over and over so I made that. From
> memory, it was:

>Boil 1 cup of milk, 1/4 cup flour, and a
> pinch of salt. Remove from heat and
> cool completely. Cream 1/2 cup
> margarine (I used butter), 1/2 cup
> shortening, and 1 cup sugar until light
> and fluffy. Add 1 tsp vanilla and the milk
> mixture and beat for several minutes
> until it looks like whipped cream.

I make a frosting very similar to this, which my family prefers over
powdered sugar icing, as it's not as sweet, and has a different lighter
texture. I don't use any shortening though, but ALL butter and I add
enough vanilla (and also a little almond extract) until I get the
"right" taste, so it isn't "blah". I use it for a sheet cake...15x10
inch size pan, as would be way too much for a 9x13 inch size, and make
it too thick on top.

Judy