random stuffs mostly vintage and found
Fruitcake (or fruit cake or fruit bread) is a cake made with candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices, and optionally soaked in spirits. In the United Kingdom, certain rich versions may be iced and decorated. Fruitcakes are typically served in celebration of weddings and Christmas. Given their rich nature, fruitcakes are most often consumed […]
Dutch Apple Squares 1 cup scalded milk ⅓ cup lard ⅓ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 yeast cake ⅓ cup lukewarm water 2 eggs 3 cups bread flour 5 apples ⅓ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon Larkin Cinnamon 2 tablespoons currants Pour one cup scalded milk over one-third cup each of lard […]
NO BAKE CHOCOLATE WALNUT BALLS 36 chocolate wafers (crushed fine) 1 c. finely chopped chocolate bits 1 c confectioner‘s sugar ¼ c orange juice ½ c finely chopped walnuts 3 tsp. corn syrup Mix crumbs, bits, sugar, and walnuts. Add syrup and juice. Mix well. Form into 1″ balls. Roll in confectioner’s sugar, cocoa, and […]
Hot Fudge Pudding Sift 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup sugar Stir in about 6 tablespoons milk 1½ tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup light brown sugar Topping 4 tablespoons cocoa 1¾ cup hot Water Spread batter in a well-buttered square pan. Mix […]
Minted Pineapple Mold. 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 20 ounce can crushed pineapple 1 teaspoon confectioner’s sugar 1 cup heavy cream ⅓ cup mint-flavored apple jelly Put 1 envelope unflavored gelatin in a saucepan with ½ cup syrup from a 20 ounce can crushed pineapple. Place over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is completely […]