FoodNet

A text-book of cooking

1915

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Presented as published in 1915. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation, not the original instructions.
'■'■' v-- - - - , »v Would a prize-winning cK 1 LX-- .11..- J.- .„. n 1 | j . ^ It would be impossible to send the recipe for the fool-proof pie crust to all who have written for it. Never dreamed there were so many people interested in pies! Well, here it is, and it's ever so easy to make: 1% cups flour, sifted before mea&- i uring 1-3 teaspoon baking powder 11-8 teaspoons salt 4 teaspoons boiling water % cup shorteningFool-Proof Pie Crust. Pour the boiling water over the short- ening and beat with a fork until it becomes a smooth liquid. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into this mix- ture. Stir together, chill and roll out. This mixture keeps well in the refriger- ator. Of course temperature enters largely into successful £*f baking. Be sure to Fahrenheit. ■**» — • -*>«• wm>«* uiiwi r •4 .4