Birthday Icing
["2 lb. sifted powdered sugar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. shortening", "1/2 c. water"]
["Put sugar, shortening and salt in a bowl; mix.", "Add water. Beat 30 seconds.", "Makes icing for three 8 inch layers."]
["powdered sugar", "salt", "vanilla", "shortening", "water"]