Things Mother Used to Make by Lydia Maria Gurney
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1 Teaspoonful of Nutmeg
1/4 Pound of Citron Rind and Juice of One Lemon Butter the size of an Egg and Salt Moisten with cold coffee or strong tea. Cook slowly two hours. =Home-made Potato Yeast= 4 Good-Sized Potatoes 1 Quart of Boiling Water 2/3 Cupful of Sugar 1/3 Cupful of Salt 1 1/2 Cupfuls of Old Yeast Boil, peel and mash the potatoes; add the boiling water, sugar and salt. If old yeast cannot be obtained, use one and one-half cakes of compressed yeast. Put this into a pitcher or dish which will hold three pints; place in a warm spot to rise; keep covered. Use two-thirds of a cupful to one quart of flour. This recipe has been in use over fifty years. * * * * * * =PICKLES= |
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