Here is a recipe for Crescent Pastries that is handwritten on a recipe card. Found in an old box of recipes, date unknown. Typed below as-is. Crescent Pastries Serves 40-48 1 c. butter softened 2 c. flour 1 egg – separated 1/2 c. sour cream 1 can Solo Fruit Filling* chopped nuts Cut flour into […]

Magazine clipping from Woman’s Home Companion, date on back is December 1952. BY DORIS TISDALE COMPANION FOOD STAFF Woman’s Home Companion December 1952 These delicious puffy cheese crisps are just right to serve as appetizers CHEESE SAVORIES For 2 dozen you’ll need: Cheese, sharp process Cheddar, 1/4 pound Butter or margarine, 1/4 cup Flour, enriched […]

Published Apr 02, 2007 in Pastries

Magazine clipping, date unknown and magazine unknown. Cream Cheese Pastry 1 package (eight-ounce size) cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup (2 sticks) sweet butter, at room temperature 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt Combine the cheese and butter in the bowl of the electric mixer and beat at medium speed until very […]

This looks to be torn from the back of a Gold Medal flour bag. Date unknown but I believe it to be 1980, a few different recipes offered. A Century of Baking Success “Gold Medal” flour originated 100 years ago. On June 8, 1880, Washburn-Crosby Company–a forerunner of General Mills–won a gold medal for its […]

This is a full page clipping dated May 1948 from the Woman’s Home Companion. COMPANION KITCHEN PIN-UP POPOVERS These crusty shells make any meal a big occasion. You too can turn them out in a jiffy! To make 8 popovers you’ll need: Flour, enriched, 1 cup Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Eggs, 2 Milk, 1 cup or […]

Published Nov 12, 2006 in Pastries

This is an old magazine clipping, date unknown. Nice and easy instructions for making cream puffs. Recipe follows image below. Cream Puffs by DORIS TISDALE HOME SERVICE CENTER Cream puffs are a delicate brown fraud. They look complicated–actually they’re quick and easy when you latch on to the trick of them. Puffs are luscious with […]