WEDDING CAKE ICING

 INGREDIENTS

1 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons clear imitation vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup water
8 cups sifted confectioners' sugar


COOKING DIRECTIONS

   1. Mix shortening, water, vanilla, almond extract, and half of the powdered sugar with a mixer for 5-10 minutes. (it's very important to mix this long)

   2. Add the rest of the powdered sugar and beat just enough to mix in.

   3. Add additional water for desired consistency.

Serves 16 at a time.