Buttercream Frosting
["7 Tbsp. water or milk", "1 c. shortening (Crisco)", "1 1/4 tsp. clear or regular vanilla", "coloring (if desired)", "2 lb. powdered sugar"]
["Whip 10 minutes, then 5 minutes on slow."]
["water", "shortening", "clear", "coloring", "powdered sugar"]