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Mother’s favorite 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk Dash of salt 12 (regular sized) marshmallows ½ cup margarine 1 pkg. (6 oz.) cherry chips 1 tsp. vanilla 1 pkg. (12 oz.) chocolate chips ¾ cup peanut butter 1 pkg. (large) salted peanuts Combine sugar, milk, salt, marshmallows, and margarine in a saucepan over medium … Read more
1 gallon corn or peas 1 quart water ¾ to 1 cup sugar 4 tsp. salt Place all ingredients in large pan. Bring to boil, and cook 10 minutes. Cool quickly. Place in freezer containers and freeze.
(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