5 cups flour2 cups granulated sugar1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon baking soda2 cups vegetable shortening In a large bowl mix well the flour, sugars, salt and baking soda. With a pastry blender or 2 knives cut shortening into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store airtight [...]
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Although often confused with fruitcake, this classic Christmas dessert tastes more like a rich, dense spice cake. This version uses butter instead of the traditional suet and can be made with your choice of candied fruit, currants, or raisins. 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon grated orange rind1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon [...]
3 1/3 cups shortening5 tablespoons double-acting baking powder7 2/3 cups granulated sugar, divided3 tablespoons salt11 cups sifted all-purpose flour Place shortening at room temperature in a large mixing bowl. Cream 1/2 minute with mixer at medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl. Cream another 1/2 minute at same speed. Add 4 cups sugar, 1 [...]
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6 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons baking powder1 1/2 cups Crisco4 cups granulated sugar2 teaspoons salt In large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal. Store in airtight container in cool, dry place. Use within a month if possible. It does keep well if stored [...]
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3% calorie reduction from traditional recipe Pie FillingPastry for single-crust 9-inch pie 1 cup Equal Spoonful* 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen, thawed cranberries 1 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice1/4 cup Equal Spoonful**3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg14 teaspoon salt 5 cups sliced, cored, peeled Granny Smith or other [...]
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1 cup whole pecans1 teaspoon vinegar3 egg whitesPinch of salt1 cup granulated sugarZip-lock plastic bagWooden spoonTapeBible Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place pecans in zip-lock bag and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested he was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read [...]
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons salt 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 cups shortening, softened 4 cups Quaker Oats, Quick or Old- Fashioned (uncooked) Sift flour, soda and salt together. Mix in sugars. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in oats, [...]
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1 cup all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon finely grated nutmeg 1 cup vegetable shortening, such as Crisco, frozen and finely grated 1 apple, grated 2 cups fresh white bread crumbs 2 cups brown sugar 2 ounces slivered almonds 1 1/2 cups seedless raisins 1 1/2 [...]
Shredded coconut and Almond Paste gives this cake a rich, texture and taste. Frost with whipped cream, or dust with powdered sugar. Yield: 1 – 9 inch cake Time20 minutes to assemble 45-48 minutes to bake 65-68 minutes total time 1 box Odense Almond Paste, grated 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), [...]
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This appeared on a tear out card I had in Good Housekeeping Magazine in the 1980′s. Enjoy! 1/4 cup Hershey’s Cocoa 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup hot water, divided 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil [...]