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Plasmon cookery book

1904

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Presented as published in 1904. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation, not the original instructions.
2. Put 3 teaspoonfuls of dry PlasmonMoist Plasmon into a large cup, and add gradually | pint (i gill) of tepid (not hot) water, and stir to a thick paste. In this state it may be added to milk, soups, beef-tea, etc., and boiled for 2 minutes. Quantity for each person — one to two teaspoonfuls of this moist Plasmon. (One teaspoonful of moist Plasmon equals half teaspoonful of dry Plasmon.) HOW TO DISSOLVE PLASMON : thus making PLASMON STOCK. 3. Put 1 oz. of Plasmon into a saucepan. Add gradually £ pint of lukewarm water, stirring continuously. Place over the fire, and boil for 2 minutes. When cold this stock should have the appearance of a thin semi-transparent jelly. H Plasmon Stock is the foundation of many dishes, and is referred to in a number of the recipes. If used for whipping into a nourishing cream, it must be quite cold (and is best made overnight for the next day’s use) ; but for adding to milk, coffee, soups, and certain other dishes, it may be used hot as soon as made. Stock will keep a day or two if treated as milk. Note. — If the saucepan be rinsed with cold water it prevents burning. A WHITE STOCK FOR SOUPS AND SAUCES. 4. To 4 teaspoonfuls of Plasmon Powder add gradually i pint of tepid water, stir till it boils, and while boiling add | saltspoonful of saltA White Stock for Soups and Sauces to restore the white colour. If used for soups, vegetables, rice, barley, etc., can be added, and any additions of flavouring used. PLASMON COCOA. 5. For each breakfast cup take i to 2 teaspoonfuls of cocoa, mix into a smooth paste with g cup of milk, add § cup of water, and boil for 2 minutes. PLASMON TEA. 6. For each person put 1 teaspoonful of teaPlasmon Tea into a teapot previously heated, add boiling water, and let stand for 3 minutes to draw. PLASMON CREAM. 7. Is made from Plasmon Stock (No 3) as follows : — Put 2 or 3 tablespoonfuls (not more at a time) of Plasmon Stock into a large cup or one pound jar, whisk briskly a few minutes, when a thick cream will result. Add sifted sugar and vanilla, or other flavouring to taste, whisk quickly again for half a minute. This cream can now be used for tea, coffee, cocoa, stewed fruits, etc., or may be eaten alone. A “ Dover” wheel whisk gives the best results — namely, Plasmon Whipped Cream ; the longer it is whisked the thicker it becomes. Note. — To have this Cream in perfection, it is essential for the Stock to be quite cold. i5 HOW TO PREPARE PLASMON MILK— Hot. 8. i oz. of Plasmon (3 teaspoonfuls), 3 oz. of water (half small teacup), 1 pint of milk. In a clean enamelled saucepan, mix the Plasmon into a smooth paste with 3 oz. of tepid water; then place on the fire, stir in gradually the pint of milk, and boil all together for 2 minutes, stirring continuously. PLASMON MILK— Cold. 9. 1 oz. of Plasmon (3 teaspoonfuls), 8 oz. of water (1 large tea- cup), 1 pint of milk. In a clean enamelled saucepan, mix the Plasmon with enough tepid water to make a smooth paste, add gradually remainder of water, and boil for 2 minutes ; then stir in slowly the pint of milk until all is well mixed, and allow to cool. FOR INFANTS’ FOOD. 10. To 1 teaspoonful of Plasmon Powder add 1 gill of tepid water, mix it thoroughly, and boil for 2 minutes. The above quantity to be divided and given in the food during 24 hours. Dry Plasmon Powder should on no account be given to young children. Hr FREE DEMONSTRATIONS HOW TO USE PLASMON Plasmon Cream