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Cook book (Relief Society, Houston, 1963)

1963

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Presented as published in 1963. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation, not the original instructions.
1. Economical whipped cream- -buy coffee cream instead of heavy cream and add 1 Tbsp. of softened gelatin and whip, 2 . A pinch of saltGood Cake added to rhubarb sauce takes away the sharp taste, 3. To unmold gelatin and keep the ridges intact, dip into warm water for just a minute. Then ease edge away from pan to let air bubble form . Slowly rotate mold in hands, letting air loosen gelatin from pan. When completely loosened from pan, turn onto plate, 4. Use string for cutting hot brown bread. 5. Lightly sprinkle potatoes with flour before frying. Makes them better. 6. Add a banana to rhubarb pie--the flavor will resemble pineapple. 7 o An apple cut in half and placed in the cake box will keep the cakes fresh several days longer, 8. Eliminate the waste when measuring molasses by greasing the cup lightly. 9. Do not discard rinds of grapefruit, oranges, or lemons . Grate them and put in a tightly covered glass jar and store in refigerator. Makes flavorings for cakes, etc. 155 HINTS lo Any cake will be greatly improved if a teaspoon of lemon juice is added to the butter and sugar. This makes a cake very light and short o 2. One Tbsp. very cold water added to one egg white is equal to 2 egg whites, 3. Roll raisins in flour before stirring them into a cake to prevent them from going to bottom 0 4. When making cookies, add 1 tsp. jam or jelly o The cookies will have a better flavor and stay moist longer. 5o Two Tbsp. of lemon juice added to one cup of milk will sour it immediately « 6. In making rolled cookies, chill cookie dough for about 1/2 hour. The dough will be much easier to handle and will require much less flour, and therefore make a more tender cookie. 7. To substitute cocoa for chocolate, use 3 Tbsp. cocoa in place of each square (1 oz.) choc, called for. If substituting cocoa for chocolate in batter, also add 1 Tbsp0 shortening for every 3 Tbsp. cocoa used. 8. Cracks and uneven surface of cakes may be caused by too much flour, too hot an oven, and sometimes from cold oven start. 9. Add several drops of vinegar to icing while beating and it will be soft and seldom grainy. up® 156 HINTS lo Try a decorative edible centerpiece made of frosted grapes. Separate them into comfor¬ table clusters, wash them and drain. Dip clusters quickly in heavy cream and shake gently. Then dip them in granulated or powdered sugar and let them rest on wire racks until they are dry. 2. When washing pans used to cook strong- flavor foods , add a little vinegar to the hot sudsy water. This helps to "kill" any unpleasant odor. Then rinse with hot water, wipe dry, and let air before storing, 3. You can make a delicious coating for chicken you are frying in shallow fat by mixing a quarter of a cup of flour with a quarter of a cup of grated parmesian cheese, plus salt, pepper and paprika to taste. 4. To make steaks tender, brush them with papaya juice before broiling or grilling. 5. Add frozen orange juice concentrate to whipped cream for a delicious fruit salad dressing. 6. When you make Jello pudding as soon as you pour it into a mold or molds, sprinkle sugar on top and you will never have a thick skin form on top. 7. In making pie crust use the same amount of very cold milk as you have been using of water and it will be more tender. 157 > TIME SAVERS