Buttercream Icing

Ingredients:
3/4 c. butter or margarine
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
7 cups powdered sugar
5 Tbls. milk

Method:
In large mixing bowl cream butter and shortening with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Add 4 cups of sugar, one at a time, beating well on medium speed after each addition. Add 4 Tablespoons milk and beat well. Add the additional 3 cups of sugar, one cup at a time, blending in fully after each addition. Add remaining tablespoon of milk and beat at high speed until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until you are ready to decorate. It can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week. Rewhip before using.

Makes 4 1/2 cups