Desserts

Chocolate Eclairs- Laurels Class

1 c. water ½ c. butter (one cube) 1 c. flour Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat water and butter to rolling boil. Stir in flour. Stir constantly over low heat for 1 minute or until mixture forms balls. Remove from heat and beat in eggs one [...]

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Miscellaneous

Caramel- Laurels Class

3 c. cream 2 c. sugar 2 c. karo syrup 2 T. butter ¾ tsp. salt   Cook 1 cup of the cream with all remaining ingredients over medium heat to soft ball. Add 1 more cup cream and cook to a soft ball again. Add remaining 1 c. cream and [...]

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Breads

Soft Pretzels from a German Grandma

Ingredients: (6 large or 12 small) 3 ½ c. of flour 4 T. brown sugar 2  tsp. salt (sea salt preferably) 1 T. yeast, dissolved in the water 1 c. water (120 degrees) fairly hot but not hot 2 tsp. baking soda mixed with 1 c. hot water [...]

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Desserts

Apple Crumb Pie – Young Women

Crust: 2 c. flour 1 tsp. salt ¾ c. shortening ¼ c. ice water In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut shortening into flour. Make a well and add ice water. Stir just until blended. Makes 2 bottom crusts.   Pie Filling: 1 lb. [...]

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Breads

My Favorite Banana Bread – Joshua Leishman

Mix together: 1 c. mashed bananas 1 c. sugar 1 egg 4 T. butter melted (cooled)   Combine the following ingredients and add to mixture. Stir until moistened. 1 ½ c. flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda Pour into greased pan. [...]

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