Breads
Soft Gingerbread

Soft Gingerbread

  Soft Gingerbread ¼ c shortening½ c brown sugar1 egg½ c molasses2 tsp baking powder½ c sour milk/sour cream1½ c flour½ tsp baking soda½ tsp ginger1 tsp cinnamon Cream the shortening.Add sugar slowly, creaming all the time.Add the well beaten egg and...

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Sourdough Biscuits

Sourdough Biscuits

  Sourdough Biscuits 1 pkg dry yeast1 c lukewarm water2 c buttermilk½ c sugar4 tsp baking powder½ c oil1 tsp salt¼ tsp baking soda5 c flour Dissolve 1 pkg dry yeast in 1 c lukewarm water. Add buttermilk, sugar, baking powder, oil, salt, and baking soda.Add 6 (or...

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French Pancakes (Crepes)

French Pancakes (Crepes)

  French Pancakes (Crepes) These were frequently made for breakfast every morning that I spent the night at my friend Christy's house. The recipe came from her mother. Since Sally had 4 children who would often all have someone spending the night it took quite a...

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El Torito’s Sweet Corn Cake

El Torito’s Sweet Corn Cake

  El Torito’s Sweet Corn Cake 2/3 c unsalted butter1/3 c masa harina (see note)4 tbsp cold water10 oz frozen corn kernels (or corn from 2 large fresh cobs)3 tbsp cornmeal1/3 c sugar2 tbsp whipping cream¼ tsp baking powder¼ tsp salt Place butter in mixing bowl and...

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Corn Bread

Corn Bread

  Corn Bread 2 c cornmeal5 tsp baking powder3 eggs2 tbsp melted butter2 c flour1 tsp salt2 c milk½ c boiling water Pour boiling water over cornmeal and let stand until cool.Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.Beat eggs until light and add them to...

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Brown Sugar Banana Bread

Brown Sugar Banana Bread

  Brown Sugar Banana Bread 1 c brown sugar (packed)½ c butter or margarine2 eggs1½ c mashed bananas (3-4)2 c all-purpose flour3 tsp baking powder½ tsp salt½ cup finely chopped walnuts Cream together sugar and butter. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after...

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