Old-Fashioned Boiled Milk Frosting
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Combine the granulated sugar and all-purpose flour in a medium-sized saucepan.
- 2Gradually incorporate about half of the milk into the sugar and flour mixture, whisking until smooth and lump-free.
- 3Add the remaining milk to the mixture.
- 4Turn the burner to medium heat and whisk continuously as the mixture heats up and thickens into a thick paste.
- 5Once the paste has thickened, turn off the heat and pop it into the fridge to cool down to room temperature.
- 6While the milk paste is cooling, cream up a cup of real butter in a mixing bowl.
- 7Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the creamed butter.
- 8Add the cooled milk paste to the butter mixture.
- 9Mix the frosting on high speed for approximately 10 minutes until it's light and fluffy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment
saucepanwhiskhand mixermixing bowl
Tips
- Whisk continuously when cooking the milk paste to prevent scorching the bottom.