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Chestnut Log

From Frenlite cookery book, 1950

Decorate with a sprig of holly and icing sugar to resemble snow.

Presented as published in 1950. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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As published

This recipe was extracted from Frenlite cookery book (1950) by J.W. French & Co. Ltd, page 10. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

CHESTNUT LOG First make the Swiss Roll. There is a recipe on page 13 but if you are making your log a day or two before Christmas, the following recipe, containing fat, will help to keep it moist. 3 Eggs 3 oz. ‘‘Frenlite’’ Self-Raising Flour 4 oz. Caster Sugar 1 tablespoon Hot Water 1 oz. Butter or Margarine

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