| 1.0 cup | Milk |
| 5.0 TBSP | Flour, all-purpose |
| 1.0 cup | Sugar |
| 1.0 cup | Shortening, vegetable |
| 0.5 tsp | salt |
| 1.0 tsp | Vanilla Extract |
Combine the milk and flour in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until a thick paste forms. Remove from the heat, and set aside.
Combine the shortening, sugar, salt, and vanilla and beat with a mixer until creamy and well blended. Add flour/milk paste and beat until fluffy.