Sassafras Decoction
From The hearthstone; or, Life at home, 1883
Serves 4
Drink it frequently, either iced or hot.
Presented as published in 1883. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
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Ingredients
Method
As published
This recipe was extracted from The hearthstone; or, Life at home (1883) by Laura C. Holloway, page 204. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
with a little sugar if preferred. A strong infusion is made at the rate of an ounce of sassafras to a quart of water
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