Buttercream Decorating Icing

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and shortening together with an electric mixer. Add vanilla and salt.
2. 2
   Beat in sugar, one cup at a time, blending well after each addition.
3. 3
   Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often with a spatula.
4. 4
   Add milk and beat at high speed for 10 minutes. Keep icing covered with lid and store in refrigerator.
5. 5
   Chill before making roses.
6. 6
   To use as frosting, thin with milk.
7. 7
   Yields 3 cups.
8. 8
   It can also be frozen.