,,grandma',s ,,recipes for ,,mother ,,and ,,daughter ,,breads1 ,,meats1 ,,vegetables ,,cakes1 ,,cookies1 ,,desserts ,,grandma',s ,,old ,,fashioned ,,molasses ,,contains ,,no ,,sulphur ,,dioxide ,,or ,,other ,,preservatives #aiej by ,american ,molasses ,company1 #abj ,wall ,st41 ,new ,york #e1 ,n4 ,y4 ,litho in ,u4,s4,a4 ,,molasses ,illustration3 uncaptioned ,molasses1 a product of sugar cane1 is a part of the ,american tradition and has graced ,american tables since the days of the first colonists4 ,it played a very important role in the building up of the early commerce of ,colonial ,new ,england where it was and still is considered an everyday food4 ,in this part of the country1 the molasses jug is as commonplace as the salt and pepper shaker4 ,the wise buyer who wants the best of all molasses for every purpose will study the many grades of molasses now on the market4 ,these grades range all the way from top-quality products with a smooth1 rich1 mellow flavor1 down to blackstrap1 a low quality with a bitter 8black0 flavor4 ,the finest molasses is produced in the ,british ,west ,indies where the production of molasses is a major industry and is closely supervised by the government4 ,from these islands and elsewhere the buyers of the ,american ,molasses ,company select the best of each grade and by skillful blending and careful aging produce ,grandma's ,unsulphured ,molasses with its sweet1 rich1 and delicate aromatic flavor4 ,no molasses in which sulphur dioxide is used as a clarifying agent is permitted to go into ,grandma's ,molasses--the finest of all molasses blends4 ,illustration3 ,grandma' ,molasses ,,american ,,molasses ,,company #abj ,,wall ,,street ,,new ,,york #e1 ,,new ,,york #ccj ,east ,north ,water ,street ,chicago #aa1 ,illinois #fja ,montgomery ,street ,san ,francisco #aa1 ,california #acjj ,west #crd ,street ,los ,angeles #ag1 ,california #djj ,no4 ,gayoso ,street ,new ,orleans #ai1 ,louisiana #ae ,west ,queen ,street ,wilmington1 ,north ,carolina ,,boston ,,molasses ,,company #ibj ,,east #ast ,,street ,,so4 ,,boston #bg1 ,,mass4 ,,food ,,for ,,flavor ,,and ,,nutrition ,illustration3 ,,food ,,for ,,flavor ,,and ,,nutrition ,the quality of ,grandma's ,unsulphured ,molasses is the secret of its delightful flavor4 ,pour some on a teaspoon--notice its rich1 golden-brown color--now taste it and enjoy its sweet1 smooth flavor4 ,its purity is guaranteed1 for it is not bleached--it does not contain sulphur dioxide or chemical preservatives of any kind4 ,that's why ,grandma's ,unsulphured ,molasses is so different from ordinary molasses4 ,grandma's ,molasses is an all-purpose molasses4 ,use it at the table over waffles1 on bread1 or in milk4 ,use it in your favorite recipes4 ,there's always a dish that calls for ,grandma's ,molasses4 ,from morning fruit and cereal to dinner main dishes and desserts1 you will find just the recipe you need in this booklet4 ,the concentrated juice of sugar cane is the source of ,grandma's ,unsulphured ,molasses4 ,this high-quality molasses contains the natural health-giving sugars and minerals squeezed from sun-ripened cane4 ,the cane juice is carefully concentrated to produce molasses of the finest flavor and the most appetizing color4 ,,sugar is needed--especially by active people--to supply heat and energy4 ,grandma's ,unsulphured ,molasses has a high sugar content4 ,it contains cane1 dextrose1 and levulose sugars4 ,grandma's ,molasses is a natural sweet which can boast of more than energy value--it contributes zest and extra nutritional values--that is why it is referred to as 8nature's most nutritious sweetener40 ,,iron is essential in the daily diet--for children and adults--to help build red blood--to help prevent nutritional anemia due to lack of iron--and to help build buoyant health4 ,several foods are generally referred to as especially valuable sources of iron4 ,among these are molasses1 liver1 and spinach4 ,molasses is several times richer in this mineral than is spinach and ranks near liver in its rich iron content4 ,grandma's ,unsulphured ,molasses is a convenient and rich source of nature's iron4 ,,calcium is essential in the diet of people of all ages4 ,it is especially important for growing children and for pregnant and lactating mothers4 ,calcium helps build strong bones and teeth and steady nerves4 ,grandma's ,unsulphured ,molasses is considered a fair source of this important mineral4 ,,vitamin ,b is essential to good appetite and steady nerves4 ,molasses contains some of this important vitamin4 ,table of ,contents ,,molasses--,food for ,flavor and ,nutrition ,inside ,front ,cover and ,page #a ,page ,,meats--,,vegetables #c ,glazed ,ham #d ,panned ,glazed ,ham #d ,pineapple ,upside ,down ,ham ,loaf #d ,barbecue ,sauce #d ,baked ,lima ,beans #e ,baked ,beans 7,quick ,method7 #e ,baked ,canned ,beans #e ,baked ,acorn ,squash #f ,glazed ,carrots and ,onions #f ,mashed ,sweet ,potato ,casserole #f ,,cakes #g ,plantation ,cake #h ,marble ,cake #h ,applesauce ,cake #h ,molasses ,feather ,cake #i ,molasses ,sponge ,cake #i ,devil's ,food ,cake #aj ,old ,fashioned ,fruit ,cake #aj ,,toppings1 ,,frostings1 ,,and ,,sauces #aa ,old ,english ,hard ,sauce #aa ,molasses ,whipped ,cream #aa ,molasses ,butter ,frosting #aa ,boiled ,taffy ,frosting #aa ,banana ,whip ,frosting #ab ,browned ,butter ,frosting #ab ,raisin ,filling #ab ,,cookies #ab ,molasses ,oatmeal ,cookies #ab ,old ,fashioned ,soft ,molasses ,cookies #ac ,crisp ,molasses ,cookies #ac ,molasses ,rum ,balls #ac ,brandy ,snaps #ad ,molasses ,sand ,tarts #ad ,ginger ,snaps #ad ,molasses ,peanut ,butter ,cookies #ae ,molasses ,coconut ,chews #ae ,molasses ,date ,bars #ae ,refrigerator ,ginger ,cookies #af ,,pies #af ,raisin ,pie #af ,pumpkin ,chiffon ,pie #af ,pumpkin ,pie #ag ,shoo-,fly ,pie #ag ,molasses ,pecan ,pie #ag ,old-,time ,apple ,pie #ah ,deep-,dish ,apple ,pie #ah ,molasses ,prune ,pie #ai ,coconut ,chiffon ,pie #ai ,,desserts #ai ,saucy ,pudding #ai ,molasses ,cornstarch ,pudding #bj ,indian ,pudding #bj ,molasses ,ice ,cream #bj ,west ,indies ,ice ,cream ,sundae #bj ,steamed ,colonial ,custard #ba ,plum ,pudding #ba ,baked ,apples #ba ,apple ,dessert with ,streusel ,crumbs #bb ,broiled ,bananas #bb ,baked ,pears #bb ,,gingerbreads--,,breads #bc ,grandma's ,favorite ,gingerbread #bd ,pineapple ,upside ,down ,gingerbread #bd ,french ,toast #bd ,whole-,wheat ,griddle ,cakes #be ,whole-,wheat ,waffles #be ,molasses ,fruit ,bread #be ,swedish ,yeast ,bread #bf ,refrigerator ,whole-,wheat ,rolls #bf ,steamed ,brown ,bread #bg ,sweet ,bran ,muffins #bg ,whole-,wheat ,blueberry ,muffins #bg ,,beverages--,,spreads--,,french ,,dressing #bh ,molasses ,milk ,shake #bh ,hot ,spiced ,milk #bh ,molasses ,banana ,milk ,shake #bh ,always-,ready ,molasses ,spread #bh ,creamy ,french ,dressing #bh ,,easy-,,to-,,make ,,recipes ,,for ,,young ,,cooks #bi ,,cakes #bi ,molasses ,one-,egg ,cake #bi ,broiled ,coconut ,topping #bi ,quick ,gingerbread #cj ,,cookies #cj ,molasses ,chocolate ,bit ,cookies #cj ,,candies #cj ,molasses ,lollipops #cj ,lads and ,lasses ,taffy #ca ,molasses ,popcorn ,balls #ca ,surprise ,caramels #cb ,peanut ,brittle #cb ,spiced ,nuts #cb ,,desserts ,inside ,back ,cover ,applesauce ,pudding ,inside ,back ,cover ,molasses ,cooky ,refrigerator ,cake ,inside ,back ,cover ,taffy ,ice ,cream ,inside ,back ,cover ,logically ,molasses4444 ,,meats ,,vegetables ,illustration3 ,logically ,molasses3 ,,meats1 ,,vegetables ,,glazed ,,ham #f to #h lbs4 cooked ham ,whole cloves #b tablespoons ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup sugar teaspoon dry mustard #c tablespoons ,,grandma',s ,,molasses ,heat oven to #cbe ,f4 7moderately slow74 ,remove skin and part of fat from a hot1 cooked ham4 ,score fat in diamond shapes2 stud with cloves4 ,place on wire rack 7cake cooler7 in large1 shallow pan4 7,if desired1 line pan with metal foil74 ,dribble #b tablespoons molasses over entire surface of ham4 ,mix remaining ingredients2 pat uniformly over ham4 ,bake #dj minutes or until ham is glossy and brown4 ,,panned ,,glazed ,,ham ,cook slices of ham on both sides in heavy skillet until almost brown4 ,spread ,,grandma',s ,,molasses thinly over each side2 continue cooking until ham has browned and is nicely glazed4 ,,pineapple ,,upside ,,down ,,loaf ,topping #a tablespoon butter or margarine #b tablespoons ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a tablespoon sugar #c slices pineapple #c maraschino cherries ,ham ,loaf #b cups 7#a lb47 cooked1 ground ham #b cups 7#a lb47 uncooked1 ground pork #a cup crushed corn flakes teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper #a teaspoon dry mustard #b eggs1 beaten cup milk ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,melt butter or margarine in #dx#ix#c-;inch loaf pan1 measured across bottom4 ,stir in molasses and sugar2 spread uniformly over bottom of pan4 ,arrange pineapple and cherries over molasses-butter mixture4 ,mix all ingredients for ham loaf in order given4 ,spread mixture in pan over pineapple2 press down4 ,bake #a hour4 ,turn out on hot platter with pineapple and cherries on top4 ,,yield3 #af slices1 inch thick4 ,,barbecue ,,sauce #c tablespoons butter or margarine cup chopped onions #f-oz4 can tomato paste cup water #c tablespoons vinegar #c tablespoons ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b tablespoons ,worcestershire sauce #b teaspoons salt #b teaspoons dry mustard teaspoon pepper teaspoon chili powder teaspoon garlic powder or #a garlic bud ,melt butter or margarine in saucepan4 ,add onions2 cook until limp4 ,add remaining ingredients2 mix well4 ,pour over frankfurters1 spareribs1 hamburgers1 or meat balls that have been browned4 ,cook over low heat or bake in oven until the sauce is of desired thickness and meat is tender4 ,,yield3 #a cups sauce4 ,,baked ,,lima ,,beans #b cups dried ,lima beans #f cups cold water #d teaspoons salt cup catsup cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b tablespoons chopped onion #a teaspoon dry mustard teaspoon pepper ,frankfurters or bacon strips ,wash beans4 ,add cold water2 soak overnight4 ,add salt4 ,cover saucepan4 ,cook in water in which beans were soaked until tender4 ,drain2 save #b cups bean liquid and mix with catsup1 molasses1 onion1 mustard1 and pepper4 ,pour beans into a #b-quart bean pot4 ,add liquid mixture4 ,arrange frankfurters or bacon strips over beans4 ,cover4 ,bake in moderately slow oven 7#cbe ,f47 #b hours4 ,uncover4 ,bake #ae to #bj minutes to brown frankfurters or bacon4 ,,yield3 #h to #aj servings4 ,,baked ,,beans 7,,quick ,,method7 ,illustration3 ,,baked ,,beans #d cups 7#b lbs47 dried beans ,cold water #a large onion #d teaspoons salt cup catsup cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses teaspoon pepper #b teaspoons dry mustard lb4 salt pork ,wash beans4 ,cover generously with cold water2 soak overnight4 ,add onion1 salt1 and if necessary1 additional water to cover beans2 bring to boiling point in covered saucepan4 ,remove onion4 ,simmer until beans are tender4 ,drain2 save #c cups bean liquid 7add additional water to make #c cups1 if necessary74 ,mix bean liquid with catsup1 molasses1 pepper1 and mustard4 ,pour beans1 onion1 and salt pork into bean pot4 ,add liquid mixture4 ,cover4 ,bake in moderately slow oven 7#cbe ,f47 #a hours4 ,uncover4 ,lift pork to top of beans2 bake #bj to #be minutes to brown pork4 ,,yield3 #af servings4 ,old ,fashioned ,baked ,beans3 ,simmer only until beans are half done 7skins break74 ,bake in slow oven 7#cjj ,f47 #f to #h hours4 ,,baked ,,canned ,,beans #b cans baked beans #b tablespoons ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a tablespoon chopped onion teaspoon salt #a teaspoon prepared mustard #c strips bacon ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,heat beans4 ,stir in molasses1 onion1 salt1 and mustard4 ,pour into baking pan4 ,arrange bacon over beans4 ,bake until bacon is brown and crisp4 ,,yield3 #e to #f servings4 ,,baked ,,acorn ,,squash ,illustration3 ,cook ,acorn squash _/ teaspoon salt ,dash of pepper _/ teaspoon cinnamon #b whole cloves #b teaspoons ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a teaspoon butter or margarine ,heat oven to #djj ,f4 7moderately hot74 ,wash squash2 split in half1 lengthwise1 and scrape out seeds4 ,put the remaining ingredients into each half4 ,bake #de minutes1 in covered pan1 containing #b inches of hot water4 ,uncover2 bake #ae minutes or until squash is tender and has browned4 ,steamed ,acorn ,squash3 ,place squash in a large pan about #d inches deep2 pour from #a to #b cups water around squash1 and cover with metal foil4 ,cover pan with a tight-fitting lid4 ,steam over medium heat #bj minutes or until squash is tender4 ,,glazed ,,carrots ,,and ,,onions #h carrots #h onions teaspoon salt ,dash of pepper cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b tablespoons butter or margarine ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,cook carrots and onions until almost tender in just enough salted water to be absorbed during cooking4 ,place in casserole4 ,sprinkle with pepper4 ,dribble with molasses and dot with butter or margarine4 ,bake1 uncovered1 #be minutes 7basting occasionally7 until vegetables have browned and are nicely glazed4 ,,yield3 #d servings4 ,glazed ,sweet ,potatoes or ,squash3 ,replace carrots and onions with cooked sweet potatoes or parboiled winter squash4 ,,mashed ,,sweet ,,potato ,,casserole ,illustration3 ,cook #c cups mashed sweet potatoes to cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #c tablespoons butter or margarine1 melted teaspoon grated lemon or orange rind teaspoon salt ,marshmallows ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,combine sweet potatoes1 molasses1 butter or margarine1 lemon or orange rind1 and salt4 ,add a little milk if potatoes are too dry4 ,pour into casserole4 ,top with marshmallows4 ,bake #cj minutes or until sweet potatoes are hot and marshmallows have browned4 ,,yield3 #h servings4 ,logically ,molasses4444 ,,cakes ,,toppings1 ,,frostings ,,and ,,sauces ,,cookies ,,pies ,,desserts ,illustration3 ,logically ,molasses3 ,,cakes1 ,,toppings1 ,,frostings ,,and ,,sauces1 ,,cookies1 ,,pies1 ,,desserts ,,plantation ,,cake #b cups sifted enriched flour #a teaspoon salt #a teaspoon double-acting or #a teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder #a teaspoons cinnamon cup shortening cup sugar teaspoon soda #a teaspoon grated lemon rind cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b eggs cup milk ,heat oven to #cge ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift together first four ingredients4 ,cream together shortening1 sugar1 soda1 and lemon rind4 ,add molasses4 ,stir in cup flour mixture4 ,beat in eggs4 ,add milk alternately with remaining flour mixture 7about of each at a time74 ,beat minute4 ,bake #be minutes or until done in #b well-greased1 lightly floured1 round1 #h-;inch1 layer cake pans4 ,cool2 frost as desired4 ,,yield3 #ab servings4 ,,marble ,,cake #b cups sifted cake flour #a teaspoon salt #b teaspoons double-acting or #c teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder cup shortening #a cup sugar #a teaspoon vanilla #b eggs cup milk cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon cloves ,sift together first three ingredients4 ,cream together shortening1 sugar1 and vanilla4 ,beat in eggs4 ,add milk alternately with flour mixture4 ,beat minute4 ,place of batter in a small bowl2 stir in molasses and spices4 ,pour light and dark batters alternately into a well-greased1 lightly floured1 #h-;inch1 tube cake pan or into a #ix#ix#b-;inch pan4 ,bake tube cake #a hour in moderately slow oven 7#cbe ,f472 the #ix#ix#b-;inch cake #de minutes in moderate oven 7#cej ,f474 ,frost as desired4 ,,yield3 #ab servings4 ,,applesauce ,,cake 7one-bowl method7 7,have all ingredients at room temperature7 #b cups sifted cake flour #a cup sugar #a teaspoon salt #a teaspoon double-acting or #a teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder teaspoon soda teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon nutmeg cup shortening cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a cup unsweetened applesauce #b eggs ,heat oven to #cge ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift first seven ingredients into a mixing bowl4 ,add shortening1 molasses1 and applesauce4 ,mix until all flour is dampened4 ,beat #b minutes by hand or electric beater 7low speed74 ,add eggs4 ,beat #b more minutes4 ,bake #be minutes or until done in #b well-greased1 lightly floured1 round1 #h-;inch1 layer-cake pans4 ,cool2 frost with ,,molasses ,,mocha ,,frosting 7page #aa74 ,,yield3 #ab servings4 ,,molasses ,,feather ,,cake 7one-bowl method7 7,have all ingredients at room temperature7 #b cups sifted cake flour cup sugar #a teaspoon double-acting or #a teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder teaspoon soda #a teaspoon salt cup shortening cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b eggs #a teaspoon flavoring cup milk ,heat oven to #cge ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift first five ingredients into mixing bowl4 ,add shortening1 molasses1 eggs1 and flavoring4 ,mix until all flour is dampened4 ,beat #b minutes by hand or electric beater 7low speed74 ,add milk4 ,beat #b more minutes4 ,bake #be minutes or until done in #b well-greased1 lightly floured1 round1 #h-;inch1 layer cake pans4 ,cool2 frost as desired4 ,,yield3 #ab servings4 ,spiced ,feather ,cake3 ,omit flavoring4 ,add #a teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon nutmeg1 and teaspoon cloves4 ,,molasses ,,sponge ,,cake ,illustration3 ,,molasses ,,sponge ,,cake #a cup sifted cake flour teaspoon salt #e eggs1 separated cup sugar cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a tablespoon grated orange rind #a teaspoons grated lemon rind #b teaspoons lemon juice ,heat oven to #cbe ,f4 7moderately slow74 ,sift together flour and salt4 ,beat egg yolks with rotary or electric beater until thick and lemon-colored4 ,gradually beat in sugar and molasses4 ,then1 by the clock1 beat with rotary or electric beater 7low speed7 an additional #c minutes4 ,stir in orange rind1 lemon rind and juice4 ,add flour mixture1 at a time1 mixing each addition until smooth4 ,when all flour has been added1 beat until light and fluffy 7about minute74 ,beat egg whites until stiff enough to stand in peaks1 but not dry2 fold 7by hand7 into batter4 ,bake #de minutes in an ungreased1 #i-;inch1 tube cake pan4 ,turn cake pan upside down on wire cooler4 ,if cake has not dropped out of pan when cold1 loosen from sides with spatula4 ,,yield3 #ab servings4 ,,devil',s ,,food ,,cake cup shortening cup sugar #a teaspoon soda #a teaspoon salt #a teaspoon vanilla cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #c squares bitter chocolate #b eggs cup sour milk #a cups sifted enriched flour ,heat oven to #cge ,f4 7moderate74 ,cream together first five ingredients4 ,stir in molasses4 ,melt chocolate over hot water2 add to shortening-sugar1 etc41 mixture4 ,beat in eggs4 ,add sour milk alternately with flour 7about of each at a time74 ,bake #be minutes or until done in #b well-greased1 lightly floured1 round1 #h-;inch1 layer cake pans4 ,cool2 frost as desired4 ,,yield3 #ab servings4 ,,old ,,fashioned ,,fruit ,,cake 7heavy with fruit7 ,illustration3 ,,old ,,fashioned ,,fruit ,,cake #b lbs4 7#f cups7 raisins1 cut in half lb4 7#a cups7 candied cherries1 sliced lb4 7#a cups7 candied pineapple1 sliced lb4 7#b cups7 pecans1 coarsely chopped lb4 7#b cups7 blanched almonds1 sliced lb4 7#b cups7 citron1 thinly sliced cup sifted enriched flour use to tenderize fruit3 #a cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup water ,cake ,batter3 #b cups sifted enriched flour teaspoon soda #a teaspoons cinnamon #a teaspoons nutmeg #a teaspoon allspice teaspoon cloves sq4 bitter chocolate1 melted #a cup butter or margarine #f eggs1 unbeaten #a cups sugar cup milk ,to ,freshen and ,tenderize ,fruit3 ,heat molasses and water to boiling point4 ,gradually stir in fruit and nuts to coat each piece with syrup4 ,slowly cook until all liquid is absorbed by fruit 7about #e minutes74 ,stir constantly4 ,place fruit on large platters to completely cool4 ,stir occasionally4 ,just before adding fruit to cake batter1 mix fruit with the cup flour4 ,to ,mix ,cake3 ,sift together flour1 soda1 and spices4 ,cream together butter or margarine1 sugar1 and chocolate4 ,beat in #c eggs4 ,stir in cup flour mixture2 beat in remaining #c eggs4 ,add remaining dry ingredients alternately with milk4 ,stir in freshened fruit4 ,line bottoms and sides of #b greased1 tube cake pans1 7measuring #h inches across bottom74 ,grease paper well4 ,pour batter into pans4 ,bake #c hours in very slow oven 7#bge ,f471 keeping a large1 flat pan of hot water on rack underneath cakes to prevent them from baking too dry4 ,turn cakes out on wire cooler2 remove brown paper4 ,store in tightly closed tin box when cold4 ,,yield3 #h pounds4 ,,toppings ,,frostings ,,sauces ,,old ,,english ,,hard ,,sauce cup butter or margarine #b cups sifted confectioners' sugar #a tablespoon milk #b tablespoons ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a teaspoon flavoring or teaspoon grated orange rind ,cream butter or margarine until fluffy4 ,add confectioners' sugar alternately with milk and molasses4 ,add flavoring or orange rind4 ,,yield3 #a cups hard sauce4 ,,molasses ,,whipped ,,cream cup heavy cream #a tablespoon ,,grandma',s ,,molasses teaspoon vanilla or rum extract ,whip cream until almost stiff4 ,add molasses and flavoring4 ,beat until stiff4 ,serve over hot gingerbread or spice cake4 ,,yield3 #f servings4 ,,molasses ,,butter ,,frosting cup butter or margarine #c cups sifted confectioners' sugar #a egg white1 unbeaten #a teaspoon vanilla1 lemon1 or rum extract #a tablespoon ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b tablespoons milk ,cream butter or margarine until fluffy4 ,add #a cup confectioners' sugar1 egg white1 and flavoring4 ,mix well4 ,add the remaining confectioners' sugar alternately with molasses and milk4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,spread on tops and sides of two #h-;inch layers or on tops of two #i-;inch layer cakes4 ,chocolate ,frosting3 ,add #c tablespoons cocoa or #a square bitter chocolate1 melted4 ,omit flavoring4 ,molasses ,mocha ,frosting3 ,replace milk with #b tablespoons cold1 double-strength coffee4 ,omit flavoring4 ,orange ,frosting3 ,omit flavoring and milk4 ,add #b tablespoons orange juice1 #a teaspoon grated orange rind1 and teaspoon grated lemon rind4 ,,boiled ,,taffy ,,frosting #b cups sugar cup water cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses _/ teaspoon salt #b egg whites1 beaten #a teaspoon flavoring ,thoroughly mix first four ingredients in a saucepan4 ,cook1 without stirring1 to firm-ball stage 7#bde ,f474 ,gradually beat hot syrup into egg whites1 beaten stiff but not dry4 ,continue beating until mixture stands in high peaks4 ,beat in flavoring4 7,if frosting hardens before spreading1 beat in a few drops of hot water74 ,spread on tops and sides of two #i-;inch layers or on tops of #b dozen cup cakes4 ,,banana ,,whip ,,topping #a egg white1 unbeaten #b large ripe bananas #b tablespoons sugar teaspoon salt #a tablespoon ,,grandma',s ,,molasses ,place all ingredients in a small-bottom mixing bowl4 ,beat vigorously with an electric or rotary beater until mixture is light and fluffy4 ,serve at once over squares of hot gingerbread or cake4 ,,yield3 #h to #aj servings4 ,,browned ,,butter ,,frosting cup butter or margarine #c cups sifted confectioners' sugar #d to #e tablespoons light cream or undiluted evaporated milk #a tablespoon ,,grandma',s ,,molasses ,brown butter or margarine in a saucepan4 ,add confectioners' sugar alternately with cream or evaporated milk and molasses4 ,spread over tops and sides of two #h-;inch layer cakes4 ,,raisin ,,filling #a cups seedless raisins1 chopped cup water cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b tablespoons cornstarch teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon cloves #a tablespoon butter or margarine teaspoon grated lemon rind ,grind raisins in food chopper twice1 using coarsest blade4 ,add water1 molasses1 cornstarch1 and spices4 ,mix well4 ,cook until mixture is thick and clear1 stirring constantly4 ,stir in butter or margarine and lemon rind4 ,spread between two #i-;inch layers or on tops of two #h-;inch layer cakes4 ,,cookies ,,molasses ,,oatmeal ,,cookies #a cup sifted enriched flour teaspoon soda #a teaspoon salt #a teaspoons double-acting or #b teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder #a teaspoon ginger #a teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon nutmeg #b cups uncooked quick oats cup shortening cup sugar cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a teaspoon vanilla #a teaspoon grated orange rind #a egg #b tablespoons milk cup raisins cup chopped nuts ,heat oven to #cge ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift together first seven ingredients2 mix with quick oats4 ,cream shortening and sugar4 ,add molasses1 vanilla1 and orange rind4 ,beat in egg4 ,add milk1 raisins1 and nuts4 ,stir in flour mixture4 ,drop from teaspoon onto greased cooky sheets4 ,bake #ab minutes or until cookies have lightly browned4 ,cool4 ,store in tightly closed tin box4 ,,yield3 #d dozen cookies4 ,,old ,,fashioned ,,soft ,,molasses ,,cookies #d cups sifted enriched flour #a teaspoons salt #b teaspoons soda #b teaspoons cinnamon #b teaspoons ginger teaspoon cloves #a cup shortening #a cups ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup sugar #a egg ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift together first six ingredients4 ,melt shortening in saucepan large enough for mixing cookies4 ,stir in molasses and sugar4 ,cool4 ,beat in egg4 ,gradually add flour mixture4 ,beat about #bj strokes4 ,shape into balls 7golf-ball size74 ,place on greased cooky sheets4 ,bake #ae minutes or until cookies have lightly browned4 ,store in covered stone jar4 ,,yield3 #d dozen cookies4 ,,crisp ,,molasses ,,cookies ,illustration3 ,,crisp ,,molasses ,,cookies #c cups sifted enriched flour cup sugar #a teaspoon salt #a teaspoon soda #b teaspoons ginger #b teaspoons cinnamon cup shortening #a cups ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a tablespoon vinegar ,heat oven to #djj ,f4 7moderately hot74 ,sift first six ingredients into a mixing bowl4 ,cut in shortening with pastry blender or fingers to resemble coarse meal4 ,heat molasses just to boiling point2 add vinegar and gradually stir into flour-shortening mixture4 ,chill dough until stiff enough to roll 7#c hours or overnight74 ,roll dough _/ inch thick on lightly floured board4 ,shape with cooky cutters4 ,place on lightly greased cooky sheets4 ,bake #f to #g minutes or until edges have lightly browned4 ,cool4 ,store in tightly closed tin box4 ,,yield3 ,about #f dozen cookies4 ,drop ,cookies3 ,drop unchilled dough1 teaspoonful at a time1 onto greased cooky sheets4 ,flatten _/ inch thick by stamping with glass covered with a damp cloth4 ,,molasses ,,rum ,,balls #a cup fine dry cooky or cake crumbs #a cup sifted confectioners' sugar #b tablespoons cocoa #a cup chopped nuts #b tablespoons ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup rum or brandy ,mix first four ingredients4 ,add molasses and rum or brandy4 ,mix well4 ,shape into balls 7hickory-nut size7 with hands dusted with confectioners' sugar4 ,roll balls in confectioners' sugar4 ,chill until ready to serve4 ,,yield3 ,about #cj balls4 ,,brandy ,,snaps ,illustration3 ,cook #a cup sifted cake flour #a teaspoon cinnamon cup sugar cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b teaspoons ginger cup butter or margarine ,heat oven to #cjj ,f4 7slow74 ,sift together first four ingredients4 ,heat molasses just to boiling point in saucepan large enough for mixing cookies4 ,add butter or margarine2 stir until melted4 ,stir in flour mixture4 ,mix well4 ,drop teaspoonful dough at a time onto greased cooky sheets1 #b inches apart4 ,bake #ae to #ah minutes4 ,remove from oven4 ,cool #b minutes4 ,carefully slip spatula underneath wafer to remove from pan4 ,quickly roll over handle of wooden spoon4 ,if wafers become brittle before they are shaped1 place in oven a minute to reheat4 ,then remove from pan4 ,store in tightly closed tin box4 ,,yield3 #cj rolled wafers4 ,ice ,cream ,shells3 ,drop #a tablespoonful of dough at a time onto greased cooky sheets1 #c inches apart4 ,bake #bj minutes4 ,shape over bottom of custard cups4 ,just before serving1 fill shells with ice cream4 ,,yield3 #ah ice cream shells4 ,,molasses ,,sand ,,tarts #d cups sifted enriched flour #a cups sugar #a cups butter or margarine cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a whole egg plus #a egg yolk cup sugar #a teaspoon cinnamon ,sift together flour and sugar4 ,cut in butter or margarine with fingers or pastry blender to resemble coarse meal4 ,combine molasses and eggs2 stir into flour-butter mixture4 ,chill dough overnight or until ready to bake4 ,roll dough _/ inch thick on board dusted with confectioners' sugar4 ,shape with cooky cutters4 ,place on greased cooky sheets4 ,mix sugar and cinnamon2 sprinkle lightly over unbaked cookies4 ,bake in moderately hot oven 7#djj ,f47 #f to #g minutes or until edges have lightly browned4 ,cool4 ,store in tightly closed tin box4 ,,yield3 #ad dozen cookies4 ,drop ,cookies3 ,drop unchilled dough1 teaspoonful at a time1 onto greased cooky sheets4 ,flatten cookies to _/ inch thick with bottom of glass covered with damp cloth4 ,illustration3 ,cook ,,ginger ,,snaps #c cups sifted enriched flour #a teaspoons soda #a teaspoon salt #c teaspoons ginger cup shortening #a cup sugar cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup plus #a tablespoon water ,heat oven to #dge ,f4 7very hot74 ,sift together first four ingredients4 ,cream shortening and sugar4 ,add molasses4 ,add water alternately with flour mixture4 ,put dough through pastry bag or drop teaspoonful dough at a time onto greased cooky sheets4 ,flatten cookies inch thick by stamping with bottom of glass covered with a damp cloth4 ,bake #f minutes or until cookies have lightly browned4 ,cool4 ,store in tightly closed tin box4 ,,yield3 #h to #i dozen cookies4 ,,molasses ,,peanut ,,butter ,,cookies #a cup sifted enriched flour teaspoon salt teaspoon soda #a teaspoon double-acting or #a teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder cup shortening cup peanut butter cup sugar cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a teaspoon vanilla #a egg #b tablespoons milk ,heat oven to #cge ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift together first four ingredients4 ,cream shortening1 peanut butter1 and sugar4 ,add molasses and vanilla4 ,beat in egg4 ,add milk4 ,stir in flour mixture4 ,drop onto greased cooky sheets4 ,flatten cookies inch thick by stamping with bottom of glass covered with damp cloth4 ,bake #aj minutes or until cookies have lightly browned4 ,cool4 ,store in tightly closed tin box4 ,,yield3 #c dozen cookies4 ,,molasses ,,coconut ,,chews #b cups sifted cake flour teaspoon soda teaspoon salt #a cup sugar cup butter or margarine #a cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses teaspoon vanilla #d egg whites1 unbeaten #a cups moist1 shredded coconut ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift together first four ingredients4 ,melt butter or margarine2 add to flour mixture along with molasses1 vanilla1 and egg whites4 ,mix well1 but do not overmix4 ,stir in coconut4 ,pour into two greased1 #hx#hx#b-;inch pans1 lined with waxed paper1 greased and lightly floured4 ,bake #ce minutes or until done4 ,remove from pan onto wire coolers2 remove paper4 ,when cold1 cut each cake into #bd bars4 ,store in tightly closed tin box4 ,,molasses ,,coconut ,,chews improve with age if air is excluded when stored4 ,,yield3 #dh bars4 ,,molasses ,,date ,,bars #a cup sifted enriched flour teaspoon salt teaspoon soda #a egg1 beaten cup sugar cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup shortening1 melted teaspoon vanilla cup chopped nuts #g-oz4 pkg4 pitted dates1 chopped fine ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift together first three ingredients4 ,combine egg1 sugar1 molasses1 shortening1 and vanilla4 ,stir in flour mixture1 nuts1 and dates4 ,pour into a #ix#ix#b-;inch pan1 lined with waxed paper1 greased and lightly floured4 ,bake #dj minutes or until done4 ,turn out onto wire cooler2 remove paper4 ,when cold1 cut into #cb bars4 ,roll in confectioners' sugar1 if desired4 ,,yield3 #cb bars4 ,,refrigerator ,,ginger ,,cookies #b cups sifted enriched flour #a teaspoon salt teaspoon soda #a teaspoon ginger #a teaspoon cinnamon cup shortening cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup sugar #a egg cup chopped nuts 7optional7 ,sift together first five ingredients4 ,melt shortening in a saucepan large enough for mixing cookies4 ,stir in molasses and sugar4 ,beat in egg4 ,add nuts4 ,gradually add flour mixture4 ,form dough into #b rolls1 #b inches in diameter4 ,wrap in waxed paper4 ,chill overnight or until ready to bake4 ,slice inch thick4 ,bake on greased cooky sheets #aj minutes or until cookies have lightly browned in moderate oven 7#cge ,f474 ,cool4 ,store in a tightly closed tin box4 ,,yield3 #e dozen cookies4 ,raisin ,cookies3 ,replace nuts with chopped raisins4 ,,pies ,,raisin ,,pie #b cups 7#ae-oz4 box7 seedless raisins #b cups water cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses teaspoon salt teaspoon cloves #a teaspoon cinnamon #c tablespoons cornstarch #c tablespoons cold water #a teaspoon grated lemon rind #a tablespoon lemon juice ,pastry for #b-;crust1 #i-;inch pie ,heat oven to #dbe ,f4 7hot74 ,wash raisins4 ,add water1 molasses1 salt1 and spices4 ,mix cornstarch and water2 add to raisin mixture and cook until thick4 ,add lemon rind and juice4 ,cool4 ,pour into a #i-;inch pie pan lined with unbaked pastry4 ,cover with remaining pastry rolled inch thick2 trim1 seal1 and flute edge4 ,cut a gash in top crust to allow for escape of steam4 ,bake #dj minutes or until pastry has browned4 ,,yield3 #f servings4 ,,pumpkin ,,chiffon ,,pie #a envelope unflavored gelatin cup cold water #b eggs1 separated cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses teaspoon salt teaspoon ginger teaspoon nutmeg teaspoon cinnamon #a cup mashed pumpkin cup milk cup sugar #i-;inch1 cold1 baked pie shell ,soften gelatin in cold water4 ,mix egg yolks1 molasses1 salt1 spices1 and pumpkin4 ,stir in milk4 ,cook over hot water until thick1 stirring constantly4 ,remove from heat2 add softened gelatin4 ,chill over ice water until mixture begins to congeal1 stirring frequently4 ,gradually beat sugar into beaten egg whites2 fold into pumpkin-gelatin mixture4 ,pour into a cold1 baked1 #i-;inch pie shell4 ,chill until firm4 ,garnish with whipped cream just before serving4 ,,yield3 #f servings4 ,sweet ,potato or ,squash ,chiffon ,pie3 ,replace pumpkin with mashed sweet potatoes or squash4 ,,pumpkin ,,pie cup sugar #a tablespoon flour teaspoon salt #a teaspoon ginger #a teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon cloves cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b cups mashed pumpkin or squash #c eggs #a cup undiluted evaporated milk or light cream #i-;inch1 unbaked pie crust ,heat oven to #djj ,f4 7moderately hot74 ,mix first six ingredients4 ,add molasses1 pumpkin or squash1 and eggs4 ,mix well4 ,stir in milk or cream4 ,pour into a #i-;inch pie pan lined with unbaked pastry4 ,bake #dj minutes or until knife inserted in center of filling comes out clean4 ,,yield3 #f servings4 ,sweet ,potato ,pie3 ,reduce sugar to cup2 replace pumpkin or squash with mashed sweet potatoes4 ,,shoo-,,fly ,,pie ,illustration3 ,,shoo-,,fly ,,pie #a cups sifted enriched flour cup sugar teaspoon nutmeg #a teaspoon cinnamon cup butter or margarine cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup cold water teaspoon soda #i-;inch1 unbaked pie crust ,heat oven to #dej ,f4 7hot74 ,sift together first four ingredients4 ,cut butter or margarine into flour mixture with fingers or pastry blender to resemble coarse crumbs4 ,mix molasses1 water1 and soda2 pour into a #i-;inch pie pan lined with unbaked pastry4 ,sprinkle crumbs over liquid4 ,bake #ae minutes in hot oven 7#dej ,f472 reduce heat to moderate 7#cej ,f471 and bake #ce to #dj minutes or until filling is firm4 ,,yield3 #f servings4 ,,molasses ,,pecan ,,pie #c eggs1 beaten cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup white corn syrup #b tablespoons butter or margarine1 melted teaspoon salt #a teaspoon vanilla #a cup chopped pecans #a tablespoon flour #h-;inch1 unbaked pie crust ,heat oven to #cge ,f4 7moderate74 ,combine first six ingredients4 ,mix pecans with flour2 add to egg-molasses1 etc41 mixture4 ,pour into an #h-;inch pie pan lined with unbaked pastry4 ,bake #dj minutes or until filling is firm4 ,,yield3 #f servings4 ,molasses ,peanut ,pie3 ,replace pecans with roasted peanut halves4 ,,old-,,time ,,apple ,,pie #e cups sliced1 tart1 cooking apples 7#d to #e large apples7 cup sugar #d to #e tablespoons enriched flour#a teaspoon salt teaspoon nutmeg teaspoon grated lemon rind#b cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a tablespoon lemon juice#b #b tablespoons butter or margarine ,pastry for #b-;crust1 #i-;inch pie ,heat oven to #dej ,f4 7hot74 ,spread apples in #i-;inch pie pan lined with unbaked pastry4 ,sprinkle apples with mixture of sugar1 flour1 salt1 nutmeg1 and lemon rind4 ,dribble molasses and lemon juice over apples2 dot with butter4 ,cover with remaining pastry rolled inch thick2 trim1 seal1 and flute edge4 ,cut a gash in top crust to allow for escape of steam4 ,bake #aj minutes in hot oven 7#dej ,f472 reduce heat to moderate 7#cej ,f47 and bake #cj to #dj minutes or until apples are tender4 ,,yield3 #f servings4 #a;,if apples are not juicy1 omit flour4 ,however1 if apples are very juicy1 use #e tablespoons flour4 #b;,if apples are very tart1 omit both lemon rind and juice4 ,,deep-,,dish ,,apple ,,pie ,illustration3 ,,deep-,,dish ,,apple ,,pie #f large1 tart1 cooking apples1 sliced into eighths 7#f cups7 cup water cup sugar teaspoon salt teaspoon nutmeg cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b tablespoons butter or margarine ,pastry for one-crust1 #i-;inch pie ,heat oven to #dbe ,f4 7hot74 ,parboil apples in the water2 spread in a #fx#ajx#b-;inch casserole4 ,sprinkle apples with mixture of sugar1 salt1 and nutmeg4 ,dribble molasses over apples2 dot with butter4 ,cover with pastry1 rolled into a rectangular shape1 inch thick4 ,trim1 seal1 and flute edge4 ,cut three gashes in pastry to allow for escape of steam4 ,bake #cj minutes or until apples are tender and crust has browned4 ,,yield3 #f to #h servings4 ,,molasses ,,prune ,,pie #b cups cooked1 pitted prunes cup prune juice cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #c egg yolks1 beaten #a tablespoon lemon juice #a teaspoon grated lemon rind cup butter or margarine1 melted _/ teaspoon cloves ,pastry for #b-;crust1 #i-;inch pie ,heat oven to #dej ,f4 7hot74 ,chop prunes4 ,add prune juice1 molasses1 egg yolks1 lemon juice and rind1 butter or margarine1 and cloves4 ,pour into a #i-;inch pie pan lined with unbaked pastry4 ,roll remaining pastry -inch thick4 ,cut into strips1 inch wide2 twist1 and place over filling in criss-cross pattern4 ,seal ends to bottom crust2 trim and flute edge4 ,bake #aj minutes in hot oven 7#dej ,f472 reduce heat to moderate 7#cej ,f47 and bake #cj minutes or until pastry has browned4 ,,yield3 #f servings4 ,,coconut ,,chiffon ,,pie #a envelope unflavored gelatin cup cold water #b eggs1 separated cup sugar teaspoon salt #a cups milk or light cream cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup sugar cup moist1 shredded coconut #a teaspoon vanilla or #b teaspoons rum extract #i-;inch1 cold baked pie shell ,soften gelatin in cold water4 ,mix egg yolks1 cup sugar1 salt1 and milk or cream in top of double boiler2 cook over hot water 7do not allow water to boil7 until custard coats the spoon4 ,stir constantly4 ,remove from heat4 ,add softened gelatin4 ,stir in molasses4 ,chill over ice water until mixture begins to congeal 7thick as fresh egg whites74 ,gradually beat the remaining cup sugar in beaten egg whites2 fold into custard-gelatin mixture4 ,fold in coconut and flavoring4 ,pour into a cold baked pie crust4 ,chill until firm4 ,garnish with whipped cream and coconut just before serving4 ,,yield3 #f servings4 ,coffee ,chiffon ,pie3 ,replace milk with double-strength coffee4 ,,desserts ,,saucy ,,pudding #a cup sifted enriched flour #a teaspoon soda teaspoon salt teaspoon ginger teaspoon cinnamon cup sugar #b tablespoons shortening cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a egg cup hot water cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a cups cold water teaspoon vanilla ,heat oven to #cge ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift together first five ingredients4 ,cream sugar1 shortening1 and molasses4 ,beat in egg4 ,add hot water alternately with flour mixture4 ,pour batter into a greased #hx#hx#b-;inch pan4 ,mix remaining ingredients and pour over unbaked pudding4 ,bake #ce minutes or until done4 ,serve warm1 in squares1 with sauce spooned over each serving4 ,,yield3 #h servings4 ,,molasses ,,cornstarch ,,pudding cup cornstarch cup cold milk teaspoon salt #b cups hot milk #b eggs1 beaten cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b tablespoons butter or margarine #b teaspoons vanilla ,mix first three ingredients in top of double boiler4 ,add hot milk4 ,cook over boiling water until mixture is thick1 clear1 and smooth1 stirring constantly4 ,mix eggs and molasses2 slowly add to hot mixture4 ,cook over hot water until pudding is thick1 stirring constantly4 ,stir in butter or margarine and vanilla4 ,pour into individual dessert dishes4 ,chill4 ,,yield3 #f servings4 ,,indian ,,pudding cup corn meal #b cups hot milk teaspoon salt teaspoon soda #c tablespoons sugar #a tablespoon butter or margarine cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a cup cold milk ,heat oven to #bge ,f4 7slow74 ,mix corn meal and hot milk4 ,cook until thick 7about #ae minutes71 stirring constantly4 ,remove from heat4 ,stir in remaining ingredients4 ,pour mixture into a one-quart casserole4 ,bake #b hours4 ,serve warm with ice cream1 whipped cream1 or plain4 ,,yield3 #f to #h servings4 ,spiced ,indian ,pudding3 ,add teaspoon each1 ginger and cinnamon4 ,,molasses ,,ice ,,cream #a rennet tablet #a tablespoon cold water #b cups light cream cup sugar cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a teaspoon vanilla ,turn refrigerator control to coldest point4 ,set out ice tray4 ,crush rennet tablet2 dissolve in cold water4 ,mix cream1 sugar1 and molasses2 warm over low heat to #aaj ,f4 7lukewarm71 stirring constantly4 ,add vanilla and dissolved rennet tablet4 ,pour1 at once1 into ice tray4 ,do not move until set 7about #aj minutes74 ,freeze in ice cube unit of refrigerator until almost stiff4 ,turn into a bowl4 ,beat until smooth4 ,return to ice tray4 ,freeze until stiff 7#c to #d hours74 ,,yield3 #f servings4 ,molasses ,coffee ,ice ,cream3 ,add cup cold1 double-strength coffee4 ,,west ,,indies ,,ice ,,cream ,,sundae ,pour #a tablespoon ,,grandma',s ,,molasses over each serving of vanilla ice cream4 ,top with ginger snap or molasses cooky crumbs4 ,,steamed ,,colonial ,,custard #c eggs cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses teaspoon salt #a teaspoon vanilla #b cups scalded milk ,beat eggs slightly2 add molasses1 salt1 and vanilla4 ,stir in hot milk4 ,pour mixture into #f custard cups2 cover each with metal foil4 ,place cups on rack or jar lids in pan of hot water1 coming half-way to top of cups4 ,cover pan tightly4 ,steam over low heat until knife inserted in center comes out clean 7about #ae minutes74 ,if water around cups is allowed to boil1 custards will curdle4 ,if desired1 place a marshmallow in each cup before filling with mixture4 ,,yield3 #f servings4 ,baked ,colonial ,custard3 ,bake custards in shallow pan of hot water in slow oven 7#cjj ,f47 until knife inserted in center comes out clean 7#dj to #ej minutes74 ,,plum ,,pudding ,illustration3 ,,plum ,,pudding #b cups sifted enriched flour cup sugar #a teaspoon salt #a teaspoon soda #a teaspoons cinnamon teaspoon cloves #b eggs1 beaten cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup shortening1 melted #b cups chopped1 pitted dates #b cups chopped raisins #a cup sliced citron cup milk or cider ,sift together first six ingredients4 ,add eggs1 molasses1 and shortening4 ,mix well4 ,add fruit2 mix well to coat each piece with the mixture4 ,stir in milk or cider4 ,pour batter into #b one-quart molds1 filling each full4 ,cover with tight-fitting lids or metal foil4 ,steam #c hours4 ,steam individual molds 7custard cups or gelatin molds7 #a hours4 ,serve hot with hard sauce1 foamy sauce1 or whipped cream4 ,,yield3 #ah to #bj servings4 ,,baked ,,apples #h tart cooking apples cup sugar #a teaspoon cinnamon cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses ,hot water ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,peel #a-;inch strip around stem of apple2 core1 being careful not to cut through the blossom end4 ,place in baking pan about #c inches deep4 ,mix sugar1 cinnamon1 and molasses2 pack in center of apples4 ,pour hot water 7about inch deep7 in pan around apples4 ,cover4 ,bake #cj minutes4 ,uncover4 ,bake #bj minutes or until apples are tender1 basting occasionally4 ,,yield3 #h servings4 ,,apple ,,dessert ,,with ,,streusel ,,crumbs ,illustration3 ,cook #b tablespoons sugar teaspoon nutmeg teaspoon salt teaspoon grated lemon rind #f large tart cooking apples cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a tablespoon lemon juice cup butter or margarine cup sugar #b tablespoons ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a cup sifted enriched flour ,heat oven to #cge ,f4 7moderate74 ,mix first four ingredients4 ,slice apples inch thick4 ,arrange in alternate layers with sugar mixture in a #fx#ajx#b-;inch casserole4 ,dribble molasses and lemon juice over apples4 ,cream butter or margarine1 sugar1 and molasses2 add flour4 ,mix to a crumb consistency2 sprinkle over apples4 ,bake #ej minutes or until apples are tender and crumbs are brown4 ,,yield3 #f to #h servings4 ,pear ,dessert with ,streusel ,crumbs3 ,replace apples with pears4 ,,broiled ,,bananas #d firm bananas cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a tablespoon lemon juice #b tablespoons butter or margarine ,cut peeled bananas in half1 lengthwise4 ,arrange in baking dish4 ,mix molasses and lemon juice2 pour over bananas4 ,dot with butter4 ,place under broiler heat 7#cej ,f47 #aj to #ab minutes1 basting occasionally4 ,,yield3 #d servings as a dessert or #h servings as a meat accompaniment4 ,,baked ,,pears ,illustration3 ,cook #f large1 fresh1 cooking pears cup sugar cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b cups water #f whole cloves #b sticks cinnamon ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,wash unpeeled pears4 ,cut a thin slice from bottom of each pear2 stand upright in baking pan4 ,mix remaining ingredients in saucepan2 cook until sugar is dissolved and pour over pears4 ,cover4 ,bake #ce minutes4 ,uncover4 ,bake #ae minutes or until pears are tender4 ,,yield3 #f servings4 ,logically ,molasses4444 ,,gingerbreads ,,breads ,illustration3 ,logically ,molasses3 ,,gingerbreads1 ,,breads ,,grandma',s ,,favorite ,,gingerbread #b cups sifted enriched flour #a teaspoon salt #a teaspoon double-acting or #a teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder #a teaspoon ginger #b teaspoons cinnamon teaspoon cloves cup shortening cup sugar teaspoon soda #a cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b eggs #a cup hot water ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift together first six ingredients4 ,cream shortening1 sugar1 and soda4 ,add molasses4 ,stir in cup flour mixture4 ,beat in eggs4 ,add hot water alternately with remaining flour mixture 7about of each at a time74 ,beat minute4 ,bake #de minutes or until done in a well-greased1 lightly floured1 #ix#ix#b-;inch pan4 ,,yield3 #i to #ab servings4 ,,pineapple ,,upside ,,down ,,gingerbread ,topping #a tablespoon butter or margarine cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup sugar #f slices pineapple #f maraschino cherries ,cake ,batter #a cups sifted enriched flour teaspoon salt teaspoon double-acting or #a teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder teaspoon each1 ginger and cinnamon teaspoon cloves cup shortening cup sugar teaspoon soda cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a egg cup sour milk ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,melt butter or margarine in #hhb-;inch pan4 ,stir in molasses and sugar2 heat just to boiling point4 ,over this1 arrange pineapple and cherries2 set aside4 ,,to ,,mix ,,cake3 ,sift together first six ingredients4 ,cream shortening1 sugar1 and soda4 ,add molasses4 ,stir in cup flour mixture4 ,beat in egg4 ,add sour milk alternately with remaining flour mixture 7about of each at a time74 ,beat minute4 ,pour batter in pan over pineapple and cherries2 spread to sides and corners4 ,bake #a hour or until done4 ,cool #ae to #bj minutes before removing from pan4 ,,yield3 #i servings4 ,pear ,upside ,down ,gingerbread3 ,replace pineapple with pear halves4 ,,french ,,toast #a egg1 beaten cup milk #b tablespoons ,,grandma',s ,,molasses ,dash of salt #d to #e slices bread ,mix first four ingredients4 ,dip each slice of bread into mixture4 ,fry until golden brown in a little hot fat4 ,serve with butter or margarine and ,,grandma',s ,,molasses4 ,,yield3 #d to #e slices of toast4 ,,whole-,,wheat ,,griddle ,,cakes #a cup sifted enriched flour #a teaspoon salt #c teaspoons double-acting or #d teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder #a cup unsifted whole-wheat flour #b eggs1 separated #c tablespoons ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b cups milk #b tablespoons shortening1 melted ,sift together first three ingredients2 mix with whole-wheat flour4 ,combine egg yolks1 molasses1 milk1 and shortening2 stir into flour mixture4 ,beat egg whites stiff1 but not dry2 fold into batter4 ,bake a spoonful at a time on a lightly greased1 hot griddle4 ,,yield3 #ab griddle cakes4 ,oatmeal ,griddle ,cakes3 ,replace whole-wheat flour with #a cup quick oats4 ,,whole-,,wheat ,,waffles ,illustration3 ,,waffles #a cup sifted enriched flour #a teaspoon salt #c teaspoons double-acting or #d teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder #a cup unsifted whole-wheat flour #c eggs1 separated #c tablespoons ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a cups milk cup shortening1 melted ,sift together first three ingredients2 mix with whole-wheat flour4 ,combine egg yolks1 molasses1 milk1 and shortening2 stir into flour mixture4 ,beat egg whites stiff1 but not dry2 fold into batter4 ,bake in hot waffle irons4 ,,yield3 #h waffles4 ,,molasses ,,fruit ,,bread #b cups sifted enriched flour #a teaspoon salt teaspoon soda teaspoon double-acting or #a teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder #a egg1 beaten cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup sugar cup shortening1 melted #a tablespoon lemon juice #a teaspoons grated lemon rind cup chopped figs or dates cup sliced citron cup chopped nuts cup milk ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift together first four ingredients4 ,add egg1 molasses1 sugar1 shortening1 lemon juice and rind1 fruit1 and nuts4 ,mix well4 ,add flour mixture alternately with milk4 ,mix only until ingredients are blended4 ,bake one hour or until done in well-greased1 lightly floured1 #ex#ix#c-;inch bread pan4 ,,yield3 #a loaf4 ,,swedish ,,yeast ,,bread ,illustration3 ,cook #b packages granulated yeast cup lukewarm water #b cups sour milk cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b cups sifted enriched flour #d cups unsifted rye or whole-wheat flour #c teaspoons salt #d teaspoons caraway seed 7optional7 ,soften yeast in lukewarm water4 ,heat sour milk2 cool to lukewarm1 and add to yeast4 ,add molasses4 ,mix enriched flour1 rye or whole-wheat flour1 salt1 and caraway seed if used4 ,gradually add to yeast-milk mixture4 ,mix well4 ,turn dough onto floured board4 ,cover and let rest #aj minutes4 ,knead until smooth and elastic 7#h to #aj minutes74 ,place dough in a greased bowl4 ,coat all sides of dough with grease by wiping it against sides of bowl4 ,cover and let rise in a warm place 7#hj to #he ,f47 until double in size4 ,knead dough on floured board a few seconds2 cover1 and let rest #aj minutes4 ,shape into #b loaves4 ,place in greased #ex#ajx#c-;inch bread pans4 ,let rise in warm place until double in size4 ,bake in hot oven 7#dbe ,f47 #cj minutes or until crust is well browned and shrinks from sides of pan4 ,,yield3 #b loaves4 ,,refrigerator ,,whole-,,wheat ,,rolls ,illustration3 ,cook #b packages granulated yeast cup lukewarm water #a cups milk cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b eggs #c cups sifted enriched flour #c cups unsifted whole-wheat flour #c teaspoons salt cup shortening1 melted ,soften yeast in lukewarm water4 ,scald milk2 cool to lukewarm1 and add yeast4 ,stir in molasses and eggs4 ,mix enriched flour1 whole-wheat flour1 and salt2 add #d cups to yeast-molasses1 etc41 mixture4 ,beat batter until smooth and elastic 7falls in sheets from spoon74 ,add shortening2 beat thoroughly4 ,add remaining flour2 work it in well4 ,turn dough onto bread board2 cover and let rest #aj minutes4 ,knead until smooth and elastic 7about #aj minutes74 ,place in greased bowl4 ,coat all sides of dough with grease by wiping it against sides of bowl4 ,this prevents a crust from forming over dough4 ,store in refrigerator overnight or #c to #d days4 ,knead a few seconds2 shape into rolls2 place #a inch apart on greased pans4 ,brush tops with melted butter or margarine4 ,let rise in warm place 7#hj to #he ,f47 until double in size4 ,bake in moderately hot oven 7#djj ,f47 #ab to #ae minutes4 ,,yield3 #e to #f dozen rolls4 ,poppy ,seed ,rolls3 ,brush tops of rolls before they rise with frothy egg whites2 sprinkle with poppy seed4 ,,steamed ,,brown ,,bread #a cup sifted enriched flour #b teaspoons soda #a teaspoon salt #a cup quick oats #b cups corn meal #a cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b cups sour milk #a cup raisins ,sift together first three ingredients4 ,add quick oats and corn meal 7save cup in which to coat raisins74 ,stir in molasses and sour milk4 ,mix raisins with the cup dry mixture2 add to batter4 ,mix well4 ,pour into #d greased ,no4 #b cans1 filling each full4 ,cover with metal foil or #b layers of brown paper tied in place with a strong cord4 ,steam #b hours1 counting from the time water begins to boil4 ,,yield3 #d loaves4 ,,sweet ,,bran ,,muffins #b cups sifted enriched flour #b teaspoons double-acting or #c teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder teaspoon soda #a teaspoons salt #a cups bran #a egg1 beaten #a cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup milk cup shortening1 melted ,heat oven to #djj ,f4 7moderately hot74 ,sift together first four ingredients4 ,add bran4 ,mix egg1 molasses1 milk1 and shortening2 add to flour-bran mixture4 ,stir only until blended4 ,fill well-greased muffin pans full4 ,bake #bj minutes or until done4 ,,yield3 #af large or #bd small muffins4 ,,whole-,,wheat ,,blueberry ,,muffins #a cup sifted enriched flour teaspoon salt teaspoon soda #b teaspoons double-acting or #c teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder teaspoon cinnamon cup unsifted whole-wheat flour cup shortening cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a egg cup milk #a cup blueberries ,heat oven to #cge ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift together first five ingredients2 mix with whole-wheat flour4 ,cream shortening and molasses4 ,beat in egg4 ,add flour mixture alternately with milk4 ,stir in blueberries4 ,fill well-greased muffin pans full4 ,bake #ah minutes or until done4 ,,yield3 #bd small muffins4 ,logically ,molasses4444 ,,beverages ,,spreads ,,french ,,dressing ,,molasses ,,milk ,,shake ,stir #a tablespoon ,,grandma',s ,,molasses into #a cup cold milk4 ,serve at once4 ,,hot ,,spiced ,,milk #a tablespoon ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a cup milk ,dash of allspice and cinnamon ,nutmeg ,combine first four ingredients in saucepan4 ,heat thoroughly and pour into cup4 ,dust with nutmeg4 ,serve at once4 ,,molasses ,,banana ,,milk ,,shake #a fully ripened banana cup of milk #a to #b tablespoons ,,grandma',s ,,molasses ,dash of salt ,mash banana until creamy and smooth4 ,add remaining ingredients4 ,mix well4 ,serve at once4 ,,always-,,ready ,,molasses ,,spread #a cup butter or margarine #a cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a egg yolk ,cream butter or margarine until soft4 ,add molasses and egg yolk2 mix until blended4 ,serve over pancakes1 waffles1 or slices of bread 7heat under broiler if desired74 ,store in covered jar in refrigerator4 ,stir mixture thoroughly just before spreading4 ,,yield3 #b cups spread4 ,,creamy ,,french ,,dressing ,illustration3 ,,french ,,dressing #a teaspoon salt #a teaspoon paprika teaspoon dry mustard teaspoon pepper #b teaspoons grated onion #a clove garlic #b cups salad oil cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup catsup cup vinegar #a small or large egg white ,combine first seven ingredients2 let stand one hour4 ,add remaining ingredients and beat vigorously with rotary egg beater4 ,,yield3 #c cups salad dressing4 ,plain ,french ,dressing3 ,omit egg white4 ,,easy-,,to-,,make ,,recipes for ,,young ,,cooks ,,cakes ,,molasses ,,one-,,egg ,,cake #a cups sifted enriched flour teaspoon salt teaspoon double-acting or #a teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder cup shortening cup sugar teaspoon soda #a teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon allspice cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a egg1 unbeaten cup sour milk ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift together first three ingredients4 ,cream shortening1 sugar1 soda1 and spices4 ,add molasses4 ,stir in cup flour mixture4 ,beat in egg4 ,add sour milk alternately with remaining flour mixture4 ,beat minute4 ,bake #dj minutes or until done in a well-greased1 lightly floured1 #hx#hx#b-;inch pan4 ,cool4 ,frost as desired4 ,,yield3 #i servings4 ,molasses-,raisin ,cake3 ,stir cup chopped raisins into mixture just before adding egg4 ,,broiled ,,coconut ,,topping ,illustration3 ,cake with topping #c tablespoons butter or margarine #a tablespoon ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup sugar #b tablespoons evaporated milk or light cream cup shredded coconut ,melt butter or margarine in saucepan4 ,add molasses1 sugar1 milk or cream1 and coconut4 ,mix well4 ,spread over hot cake4 ,place under broiler until topping is bubbly and brown1 watching closely to prevent burning4 ,,yield3 ,topping for #h or #i-;inch square cake4 ,,quick ,,gingerbread #b cups sifted enriched flour cup sugar #a teaspoon salt teaspoon soda #a teaspoon double-acting or #a teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder #a teaspoon cinnamon #a teaspoons ginger teaspoon cloves cup shortening1 melted #a cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a egg cup sour milk cup hot water ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift together first eight ingredients4 ,stir in melted shortening1 molasses1 egg1 and sour milk4 ,beat in hot water4 ,bake #de minutes or until done in a well-greased1 lightly floured1 #ix#ix#b-;inch pan4 ,,yield3 #i to #ab servings4 ,,cookies ,,molasses ,,chocolate ,,bit ,,cookies ,illustration3 ,cookies #a cups sifted enriched flour teaspoon soda teaspoon salt teaspoon cinnamon cup shortening cup sugar cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses teaspoon vanilla cup chopped nuts #a package chocolate bits ,heat oven to #cej ,f4 7moderate74 ,sift together first four ingredients4 ,cream shortening1 sugar1 and molasses4 ,beat in egg and vanilla4 ,gradually stir in flour mixture4 ,add nuts and chocolate bits4 ,drop from teaspoon onto lightly greased cooky sheets4 ,bake #aj minutes4 ,cool4 ,store in tightly closed tin box4 ,,yield3 #d dozen cookies4 ,,candies ,,molasses ,,lollipops #a cup sugar cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #c tablespoons butter or margarine teaspoon salt cup water ,combine all ingredients in a #b-quart saucepan4 ,stir until sugar is dissolved4 ,cook slowly to hard-crack stage 7#bij ,f47 or until syrup1 when dropped in cold water1 forms a hard1 stiff ball4 ,drop from tablespoon onto end of wooden skewers arranged on buttered pan4 ,remove from pan when cold4 ,,yield3 ,about #bj lollipops4 ,,lads ,,and ,,lasses ,,taffy ,illustration3 ,taffy #a cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a cup sugar #a tablespoon butter or margarine ,combine all ingredients in a #b-quart saucepan4 ,stir until sugar is dissolved4 ,cook over medium heat until syrup1 when dropped in very cold water1 separates into threads which are hard but not brittle 7#bgj ,f474 ,stir constantly4 ,pour onto greased cooky pan or platter4 ,as edges cool1 fold toward center or they will harden before center is ready to pull4 7,,do ,,not ,,disturb ,,that ,,part ,,of ,,taffy ,,which ,,has ,,not ,,cooled ,,or ,,candy ,,will ,,stick ,,to ,,pan74 ,fold into ball when candy is cool enough to handle4 ,pull with lightly buttered fingers until candy is light in color4 ,stretch into a long rope1 inch wide4 ,cut into #a-;inch pieces4 ,wrap each piece of taffy in waxed paper4 ,,yield3 #a lbs4 ,,molasses ,,popcorn ,,balls ,illustration3 ,,popcorn ,,balls #a cups ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup sugar #a tablespoon butter or margarine #d quarts popped corn ,mix first three ingredients in a #b-quart saucepan4 ,stir to dissolve sugar4 ,cook over medium heat until syrup1 when dropped in very cold water1 separates into threads which are hard but not brittle 7#bgj ,f474 ,stir constantly4 ,pour syrup over popped corn1 stirring to coat each kernel with syrup4 ,shape into balls with lightly buttered hands when cool enough to handle4 ,wrap each ball in waxed paper4 ,,yield3 #ab to #af popcorn balls4 ,cracker ,jack3 ,add #b cups roasted peanuts to popcorn before adding syrup4 ,puff ,balls3 ,replace popcorn with #a large box rice krispies1 puffed wheat1 or puffed rice4 ,,surprise ,,caramels ,illustration3 ,cook #a cup sugar cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses teaspoon salt cup butter cup light cream #a teaspoon vanilla ,blanched1 salted almonds ,mix first five ingredients in a saucepan4 ,stir to dissolve sugar4 ,cook over medium heat to #bej ,f4 in winter or #bee ,f4 in summer1 or until syrup1 when dropped in very cold water1 forms a firm ball4 ,remove from heat4 ,add vanilla4 ,pour into a buttered cooky pan4 ,cool until candy can be handled4 ,cut into #a-;inch squares4 ,place a whole almond in center of each square4 ,roll into balls between palms of hands1 keeping almond in center4 ,wrap each piece in waxed paper4 ,,yield3 #a pounds4 ,,peanut ,,brittle #b tablespoons butter #a cup sugar cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses teaspoon soda #b cups roasted peanuts ,melt butter in a saucepan4 ,add sugar and molasses4 ,mix well4 ,cook over medium heat1 stirring frequently1 to #cjj ,f4 or until syrup1 when dropped in very cold water1 becomes brittle4 ,remove from heat4 ,stir in soda4 ,quickly add peanuts4 ,pour into #b large1 greased cooky pans4 ,lift edges and stretch candy as thin as possible when cool enough to handle4 ,break into pieces4 ,store in tightly closed jar or tin box4 ,,yield3 #a pounds4 ,,spiced ,,nuts ,illustration3 ,cook #a cups sugar cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses cup water #a tablespoon butter #a teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon ginger teaspoon allspice teaspoon cloves pound pecan or walnut meats ,mix first four ingredients in a saucepan4 ,stir to dissolve sugar4 ,cook over medium heat to #bde ,f4 or until syrup1 when dropped in cold water1 forms a firm ball4 ,remove from heat4 ,add spices4 ,stir until syrup begins to grain4 ,add nuts and stir until all nuts are coated with syrup and well grained4 ,before coating hardens1 separate each nut2 place on waxed paper to cool4 ,store in tightly closed jar or tin box4 ,,yield3 #a pounds4 ,,desserts ,,applesauce ,,pudding #a cups dried bread crumbs teaspoon salt #a teaspoon cinnamon cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b tablespoons butter or margarine1 melted #c tablespoons ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b cups 7,no4 #b can7 sweetened applesauce ,heat oven to #cge ,f4 7moderate74 ,mix together first five ingredients4 ,pat of crumb mixture over bottom of a greased #fx#ajx#b-;inch baking pan4 ,bake #aj minutes4 ,mix molasses and applesauce2 pour over baked crumbs4 ,cover with remaining crumbs4 ,bake #bj minutes or until crumbs are brown4 ,serve plain1 with lemon sauce1 or with whipped cream4 ,,yield3 #f to #h servings4 ,,molasses ,,cooky ,,refrigerator ,,cake #a tablespoon ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #a teaspoon flavoring #a cup heavy cream1 whipped ,crisp molasses cookies ,add molasses and flavoring to whipped cream4 ,arrange alternate layers of cookies and whipped cream on a dessert plate1 using #e to #f cookies for each serving4 ,chill several hours or overnight4 ,just before serving1 garnish with additional whipped cream1 and shaved bitter or semi-sweet chocolate1 if desired4 ,,yield3 #f to #h servings4 ,,taffy ,,ice ,,cream 7,set temperature control of refrigerator to coldest point7 #b eggs1 beaten cup ,,grandma',s ,,molasses #b cups light cream _/ teaspoon salt #a teaspoon vanilla cup chopped nuts 7optional7 ,thoroughly mix all ingredients4 ,pour into an ice tray2 place in freezing compartment to freeze until almost stiff4 ,transfer frozen mixture to a bowl2 beat until smooth4 ,add nuts1 if used4 ,pour into ice tray4 ,freeze until stiff 7#c to #d hours74 ,,yield3 #f servings4 ,illustration3 ,back cover ,,footnotes ,transcriber's ,notes --,silently corrected a few typos4 --,collated ,table of ,contents against book headings2 added headings and ,,toc entries to synchronize4 --,retained publication information from the printed edition3 this e,book is public-domain in the country of publication4 --,in the text versions only1 text in italics is delimited by underscores4