You can buy chernushka “black caraway” in some health food stores or from mail-order. They are nothing like the familiar caraway seeds. This bread is a New York specialty, usually made in bakeries. 1. Combine 1/2 cup of the warm water, the yeast and sugar and let stand until doubled in bulk, about 10 minutes. […]

Mix flour, yeast, salt and sugar, then add enough water to make a fairly firm dough. Knead vigorously until dough is smooth and elastic – you can do this in a food processor, but it is very therapeutic to do it by hand! Place in a clean bowl, cover, and leave in a warm place […]

1. In a heavy 10″ skillet cook bacon until golden and crisp. Drain on paper toweling; set aside. Pour off all but about 1 teaspoon bacon fat from pan. Place pan in oven, then set oven temperature to 425’F. 2. Stir together cornmeal and sugar. Cut in peanut butter until crumbly. Blend together eggs, milk, […]

Add all ingredients in order listed into the pan. Select white bread and press “Start”. NOTE: Unless otherwise noted all ingredients should be at room temperature. This can be mixed on manual of the bread machine. After Second kneading, remove dough from machine, divide into to equal portions and place in small loaf pans. Cover […]

If you have a juicer, juice the cucumber (with skin on), spinach leaves and parsley. Add enough water to juice to make 1 1/4 to 1 1/3 cups. If you dont have a juicer, place the cucumber, spinach and parsley in a blender with 1 cup boiling water and liquefy. Then add enough water to […]

FILLINGS:CABBAGE Med. hd. cabbage,chop fine Butter FILLINGS:POTATO 3 Potato, med., mashed 1 Egg, beaten Chives, chopped FILLINGS:SAUERKRAUT 1/2 lb Sauerkraut, drained Butter Pour milk over salt, sugar and shortening. Cool to lukewarm. Add egg, then yeast which has been disolved in water. Add about half of the flour. Beat well. Add remainder of flour. Beat. […]

*Grinding down regular rolled oats slightly in a blender or grinder will be a help. **Or beef dripping. ***Approximately. — Mix the oatmeal, salt and soda in a bowl. Make a well in the center. Pour in the melted fat and add enough water to make a stiff dough which can be squeezed into a […]

In large bowl of electric mixer, dissolve yeast in 2-1/2 c water. Add 2-1/2 to 3 c flour; stir 1 minute. Batter will have consistency of soft pudding. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, overnight or at least 8 hours. The longer the sponge ferments, the […]

Sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together in a small bowl and set aside. Combine the sugar, oil and eggs in a mixing bowl. Beat, with an electric mixer set on medium speed, for 2 minutes. Add the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Stir in the carrots and walnuts. Pour the […]

Line a 7-1/2″ cake tin with cake liner or greaseproof paper. Set oven to 425F. Sift the flour, salt & baking powder. Stir in the orange rind, sugar & berries. Whisk the eggs, milk & butter together. Stir the liquid mixture into the dry mix & mix well. Transfer to the lined tin. Bake above […]