On Wed 29 Jun 2005 03:35:13a, Ida Slapter wrote in rec.food.baking:

> On 29 Jun 2005 06:34:43 +0200, Wayne Boatwright
> > wrote:
>
>>I have used the following recipe many times and it never fails. I don't
>>think it's overly sweet and it has a wonderful texture.
>>
>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>
>> Fluffy White Frosting
>
> Here is another variation that is just like whipped cream. Light and
> fluffy.
>
>
> @@@@@ Now You're Cooking! Export Format
>
> Boiled Frosting
>
> Frostings
>
> 1 cup milk
> 4 tablespoon flour
> 3/4 cup butter
> 1 cup sugar
> 1 teaspoon vanilla
>
> Mix flour and milk over medium heat until it forms a paste. Let cool.
>
> Mix butter and sugar together then beat in cooled flour and milk
> mixture.
> This will take 10 minutes, at least, until no sugar granules can be
> felt
> between fingers. Add vanilla.
>
> Yield: 1 batch

That's like the frosting I use for Waldorf Astoria Red Cake. It's really
good!

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Wayne Boatwright տլ
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