This is a very simple, tasty recipe, posted to allrecipes.com by user BURYGOLD, who says, “A very light and fluffy pancake that requires fresh buttermilk, but it’s the best I’ve ever made!” They have largely displaced the traditional, family recipe for pancakes, we like them so much. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/24530/buttermilk-pancakes-ii 3 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons white sugar3… Continue reading Buttermilk Pancakes II (allrecipes.com)
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Wellesley Fudge Cake
4 ounces Baker’s unsweetened chocolate½ cup hot water½ cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt½ cup butter1 ¼ cups sugar3 eggs¾ cup milkClassic Fudge Frosting (link) Heat oven to 350° Heat chocolate with water over very low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth. Add the ½ cup sugar;… Continue reading Wellesley Fudge Cake
German’s Sweet Chocolate Cake
Cake:4-ounce package of Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate½ cup boiling water1 cup butter or margarine2 cups sugar4 egg yolks1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk4 egg whites, stiffly beaten Coconut-Pecan Frosting:1 cup evaporated milk1 cup sugar3 slightly beaten egg yolks½ cup butter or margarine1 teaspoon vanilla1 1/3 cups flaked… Continue reading German’s Sweet Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Drop Cookies
Sour Milk:½ cup milk½ teaspoon vinegar 1 ¾ cups flour½ teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening1 ¼ cups sugar2 eggs3/8 cup cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven to 350°. Stir together the milk and vinegar. Set aside. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a… Continue reading Chocolate Drop Cookies
Pumpkin Bread
2/3 cup shortening2 2/3 cups sugar4 eggs1 can (16 ounces) pumpkin2/3 cup water 3 1/3 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 ½ teaspoons salt½ teaspoon baking powderor3 ½ cups self-rising flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves2/3 cup coarsely-chopped nuts2/3 cup raisins Heat oven to 350°. Grease two loaf pans, 9" x 5" x 3",… Continue reading Pumpkin Bread
Orange Kiss Me Cake
While my sister and I were growing up, Mom packed lunches for us that contained as little junk food as it was possible to contain. I remember this story from when I was in first grade. Back then, I might have envied someone who had a serving of potato chips in a waxed-paper bag, or… Continue reading Orange Kiss Me Cake
Barbara’s Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup margarine, softened1 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon baking soda 1 cup raisins1 cup white sugar2 eggs1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cups sifted flour3 cups uncooked rolled oats1 cup chopped nuts Heat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix together margarine, brown sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add raisins, white sugar,… Continue reading Barbara’s Oatmeal Cookies
Cocoa Bundt Cake
1 2/3 cups flour1 ½ cup sugar½ cup cocoa½ teaspoons baking soda½ teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 eggs½ cup shortening1 ½ cups buttermilk or sour milk*1 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 12 cup Bundt pan. Blend flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder, and salt; add remaining ingredients.… Continue reading Cocoa Bundt Cake
ANZAC Biscuits (cookies)
In Australia and New Zealand, ANZAC Day now commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and “the contribution and suffering of all those who have served.” (See the Wikipedia article.) Originally, the day of April 25 was set aside to remember the Australian and New… Continue reading ANZAC Biscuits (cookies)
Shoo-fly Pie
This is an old family recipe from my spouse’s mother. Now if you need to know how to pre-bake the crust, go here for the clearest directions. And, it’s also Alton Brown’s Shoo-fly Pie recipe page. ¾ cup dark molasses¾ cup boiling water½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt1 ½ cups sifted flour¼ cup butter½ cup brown… Continue reading Shoo-fly Pie
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