This recipe was clipped from a newspaper and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy. Recipe of the Week RHUBARB AND CHERRY PIE Temperature: 450° F Time: 15 minutes Then 375° F Time: 20 – 25 minutes 3 cups rhubarb cut in 1/4 inch pieces 16 […]

Published Sep 30, 2010 in Pies

This vintage recipe was clipped from a newspaper and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy. Raisin Pie Soak one cup seedless raisins in 1 cup water until all water is absorbed. It requires over night or about 4 hours. Scald 1 cup milk, add remaining […]

This recipe was written on a lined index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy. Never Fail Pie Crust (From Homemakers Time) 4 c flour 1 3/4 c. veg. shortening 1 Tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. salt Mix with pastry mixer or fork. Add the […]

This recipe was written on a sheet of lined note paper and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy. No Roll Pie Crust Sift directly into 9 inch pie tin: 1 1/2 c. flour 1 t. salt 1 1/2 t. sugar Mix in a measuring cup: […]

Published Sep 29, 2010 in Pastries, Pies

This recipe was written on a lined index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy. Pastry 1/2 c minus 1 tbsp Crisco 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp milk 1 1/2 c flour Combine all ingredients except flour, beat well until mixture resembles whipped cream. […]

Published Sep 29, 2010 in Pastries, Pies

This recipe was written on a lined index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy (front side only). Pie Crust 1 1/2 cup (lard preferred) shortening 3 cups flour 1 egg 1 tsp. vinegar 1 tsp. salt 5 Tbsp. cold water Mix shortening into […]

This recipe was written on a lined index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy. Flaky Pie Crust 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup shortening 6-7 tbsp ice water Sift flour and salt together. Blend shortening with dry ingredients […]

Published Sep 29, 2010 in Pastries, Pies

This recipe was written on a slip of paper and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy. Pie Crust 3 c flour 1 egg 3/4 Crisco 1 stick Marg 1 Tbl vinegar (tablespoon) water to hold together – 5 Tablesp 1 tsp salt