Published Aug 02, 2010 in Pastries

This handwritten recipe was found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy. Pecan Tart 1/2 lb. cream cheese (Phila) 1/2 lb. margarine Mix Add 2 1/2 cups flour (all purpose) Divide dough into 5 parts Use each part for 1 doz. Push dough into ungreased pie tins […]

This is an old, well-worn handwritten recipe card that was found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy (front side only). Steamed Dumplings 1 cup flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt (in pencil: or less, 1/8th of salt) 1 beaten egg 1/3 cup milk […]

This recipe was clipped from a magazine and found in a large collection, date unknown. It includes three different dessert sauces for the dumplings. I’ve typed out the recipes below along with a scanned copy. Dessert Dumplings A hearty finale men will go for 2/3 c. sifted flour 2 tblsp. sugar 3/4 tsp. baking powder […]

Published Aug 02, 2010 in Pastries

This recipe was clipped from a flyer or magazine and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy. Apple Dumplings 3 cups all purpose flour, sifted before measuring 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons shortening 1 cup milk Sift dry ingredients together, then cut […]

This vintage recipe was clipped from a magazine and pasted onto an index card, it also includes directions for freezing peaches. Date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy. Peach Dumplings BE SURE to freeze plenty of peach halves. Your family will call for this pastry treat often. And it’s easy on […]

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. Apple Dumplings Pare, core and cut into small cubes 5 large apples. Make a pastry by mixing 1-4 cup shortening, 1 cup flour, pinch salt and enough cold water to […]

This promo recipe for Crisco was clipped from packaging of some kind and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy. CRISCO DOUBLE CRUST (for 9-inch pie) 2 cups sifted regular flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup Crisco 1/4 cup water Preheat oven to 425°. Sift flour […]

This recipe was clipped from a magazine and found in a large collection, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Meringue Shells 3 egg whites 3/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 cup sugar Have egg whites warmed to room temperature. Add salt and cream of tartar and beat […]