Pink Dye
From Ransom's family receipt book, 1885, 1885
Presented as published in 1885. 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 Ransom's family receipt book, 1885 (1885) by D. Ransom, Son & Co, page 30. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
For three pounds goods, alum, three ounces; boil and dip the goods one hour ; then add to the dye, cream-tartar, four ounces ; cochi¬ neal, well pulverized, one oun
Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.