"Storrmmee" > wrote in message
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> that was going to be the question i forgot, what about unsalted butter for
> the shortening, sister has fresh raw butter, Lee

This isn't a recipe for pancakes so butter? I don't know. Try it for
yourselves. It's a 30 year old recipe. Delicious, and I'm not paranoid
about vegetable shortening.

Jill


> "John Kuthe" > wrote in message
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> On Dec 4, 6:56 am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> ...
>>
>> Maple Frosting
>>
>> 1/2 c. vegetable shortening
>> 1/2 tsp. salt
>> 1/3 c. pure maple syrup
>> 2 tsp. vanilla extract
>> 2 Tbs. milk
>> 3 c. powdered (confectioners) sugar
>>
>> Sift the sugar. In large bowl, combine shortening, salt, syrup, vanilla,
>> and 1 cup of the sugar. Mix well. Beat in remaining sugar and milk
>> gradually, until smooth and creamy. If too thin, add more sugar. If too
>> thick, add more milk. Use immediately. Frosts two 8" rounds.
>>
>> Jill
>
> Sounds wonderful Jill, but I'd sub butter for the "vegetable
> shortening" in a heartbeat!! Maple frosting that tastes like pancakes
> with butter and maple syrup!! OMG YUM!!!
>
> I'd never drizzle Crisco oil or smear solid Crisco on my pancakes. I'm
> just sayin'.
>
> John Kuthe...
>
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