Best Buttercream Frosting
Description
Buttercream frosting with granulated sugar instead of confectioners'! Made with a thick roux that's cooled and beaten into whipped butter and sugar.
Ingredients
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1 cup milk
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Whisk milk and flour together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until mixture starts to thicken, 4 to 5 minutes. Then, whisk vigorously until mixture is lump-free, creamy, sticky, and significantly thicker, 2 to 3 more minutes; it may appear to ball up. Immediately remove from the heat and transfer to a plate; let cool to room temperature.
2
While the milk mixture is cooling, beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer for at least 10 minutes. Mixture should be very fluffy; you may need to mix for 5 more minutes. Gradually mix in cooled milk mixture on high speed; continue to mix until fluffy and smooth. Mix in vanilla.
3
Cover and refrigerate until frosting reaches a spreading consistency, about 30 minutes.