Buttercream Icing

• 1/2 cup hot water (use to dissolve salt)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla
• 1 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
• 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring (clear)
• Dash of salt
• 2 cups shortening
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 pounds powdered sugar

Put all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and slowly add liquids. Be sure to scrape bottom of bowl at least once during mixing.