FoodNet

A simple course in home economics for rural schools

1916

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Presented as published in 1916. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation, not the original instructions.
Note: If the Pleischman compressed yeast is used, crumble it into the mixture. If Yeast Foam or Magic (dry cakes), first soften in one-fourth cup of tepid water before adding to the mixture 162 Bulletin of the University of Texas. LIUKRRY OF CONGRESS 0 014 230 853 8 • Stir in flour enough to make a sponge, about three cups. Beat thoroughly. Let rise until double in bulk. Cut doAvn, add flour enough to knead, about two and a half cups. Let rise until double in bulk. Toss on slightly floured board; knead and roll to one-half-inch in thickness. Shape with round biscuit cutter, crease through the center of the biscuit with the handle of a case knife, or wooden spoon. Spread one- half of the biscuit with melted butter, fold edges and press firm- ly together. Place in buttered pan one-half-inch apart. Let rise to double in bulk. Bake in hot oven from fifteen to twenty minutes.