1/2 tsp. soda.
1 tsp. cream tartar
Or 2 level tsps. baking powder.
1 egg.
1/2 tsp. salt.
1 tsp. cream tartar.
1/4 cup butter or dripping.
1 cup milk.

Mix as for biscuit or shortcake.

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MISCELLANEOUS.


SHEPHERD'S PIE.

Three cups of any kind of cold meat, 6 or 7 potatoes, 1 small onion, 1
cupful of boiling milk, salt, pepper, 1-1/2 cup gravy or stock
thickened with 1 tbsp. of flour. Cut the meat in small pieces and put
in a deep earthen dish. Grate the onion into the gravy and pour over
the meat. Pare, boil, and mash the potatoes. Add the salt, pepper and
milk, and 1 tbsp. of butter or dripping. Cover the meat with this and
bake in a moderate oven until nicely brown.


BEEF STEW.