Recipes from our Family
(I use to make this before getting everlasting yeast.) 6 scant cups sifted bread flour 1 to 2 cakes compressed yeast 2 cups milk, scalded 2 level tsp. salt 6 level tsp. sugar 4 T. shortening Milk is preferred to water. Recipe will make 2 loaves of 1 pound each or 1 pound loaf and … Read more
Night before you want to make the bread, place the following ingredients in a mixing bowl, and beat well. Cover, and let set in a warm place overnight. 1 ½ cups starter 2 cups warm water ½ cup sugar 3 cups flour Next morning, stir down and save 1 ½ cups for next time in … Read more
1 cup warm water 1 pkg. yeast 1 tsp. sugar 1 ½ tsp. salt 1 T. shortening 2 cups sifted flour or more Pour water into a large mixing bowl. Add yeast, shortening, sugar, and salt. Let stand for a few minutes then stir to dissolve. Add half the flour. Stir. Add a little more, … Read more
½ cup shortening ½ cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 eggs, beaten 1 pkg. yeast 1 cup warm water 4 cups flour For cinnamon rolls: butter cinnamon sugar powdered sugar icing Combine shortening, sugar, and salt. Add the beaten eggs, and blend. Dissolve yeast in 3 tsp. warm water. Add 1cup warm water, and 2 … Read more
½ cup shortening ½ cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 eggs, beaten 1 pkg. yeast 1 cup warm water 4 cups flour Combine shortening, sugar, and salt. Add the beaten eggs, and blend. Dissolve yeast in 3 tsp. warm water. Add 1cup warm water, and 2 cups flour. Mix well. Add rest of the flour … Read more
1 ¾ cup sugar – (I use 1 ½ cups sugar) ½ cup margarine – (Could use applesauce) 2 eggs 2 ½ cups flour 2 ½ tsp. soda 2 ½ tsp. salt 2 tsp. vanilla 1 ¾ cup buttermilk – (Or 1 ¾ cup milk and 3 tsp. vinegar) 1 cup boiling water 1 cup … Read more
From Quick Cooking, Jan/Feb 1999, page 47.) 1 ½ cups flour½ cup sugar2 tsp. baking powder½ tsp. salt1 egg½ cup milk¼ cup oil1 jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries¾ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips½ cup chopped pecans1 cup powered sugarsoftened cream cheese (optional) In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, … Read more
1 pkg. yeast ¼ cup warm water ¾ cup lukewarm milk ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 egg ¼ cup softened shortening 3 ½ to 3 ¾ cups flour Soften yeast in warm water. Mix milk, sugar, and salt. Add to yeast mixture. Stir until dissolved. Stir in egg, shortening, and half of the … Read more
(This punch is very good. Has been used at UMW and Church showers.) 2 pkgs. strawberry Jell-O. Prepare as for salad on directions of package. Set aside. Cool on counter. Bring to a boil: 1 qt. water 1 cup sugar Let cool. When cool, add: 1 large can (46 oz.) pineapple juice 1 can frozen … Read more
(From Betty Rash served at Keith and Mary’s wedding) 1 46 oz. can pineapple juice 1 46 oz. can apricot nectar 1 6 o. can frozen orange juice 1 6 oz. can frozen lemon juice 1 6 oz. can frozen lime juice 6 qts. water 4 cups sugar Combine all ingredients. Stir well – until … Read more