Ingredients:

  • 1 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Place the vegetable shortening and salt in a mixing bowl and beat on medium-high speed for 3–5 minutes until the mixture looks pale, airy, and has significantly increased in volume.
  2. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time.
  3. Once the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium and beat for another 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and no longer grainy.
  4. Add the vanilla extract, then add the milk one tablespoon at a time while continuing to beat. Stop adding liquid once the frosting reaches a spreadable but stiff consistency that holds a peak when the beater is lifted.