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                 Air Dried Buttercream Icing for Flowers

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Icings

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      teaspoon      clear vanilla
   2      tablespoons   water
   1      cup           shortening
   1      tablespoon    meringue powder
   4      cups          confectioner's sugar -- sifted
          pinch         salt

Combine liquid with meringue powder.  
Add 1 cup of confectioner's sgar and beat well.  
Add shortening and remaining sugar. 
 Add salt and flavoring last.  Beat at low speed until smooth, about 5 minutes.

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