Old-Fashioned Butterscotch 2 cups granulated sugar2/3 cup heavy cream2/3 cup waterPinch of cream of tartar6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Place sugar in a saucepan; add cream and water, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add a pinch of cream of tartar, place over medium heat and boil the mixture very [...]

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Old-Fashioned Chocolate-Walnut Fudge 2 cups granulated sugar1 cup heavy cream1/2 cup butter or margarine (not a spread)2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1 tablespoon light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup walnuts, chopped Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with aluminum foil; grease foil. Stir sugar, cream, butter, chocolate and corn syrup in a heavy 3-quart [...]

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Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing This makes enough for a 6-pound turkey. 3/4 cup finely chopped onion3/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup butter or margarine3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon sagePepper4 cups dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons water Saut? onion and celery in butter until tender. Mix seasonings together and sprinkle over bread cubes. Add onion mixture [...]

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Old-Fashioned Sugared Jelly Doughnuts 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 2 packages yeast 3 eggs, separated 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup butter1/2 cup warm water 3 3/4 cup flourVegetable oil for fryingSugarJelly Scald milk; add sugar, salt and butter. Add yeast to warm water. Stir in milk mixture, egg yolks and 2 cups flour. [...]

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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Bread 1 3/4 cups boiling water1 cup rolled (quick-cooking) oats5 1/3 tablespoons (2/3 stick) butter1/2 cup table molasses (golden, barrel)1 tablespoon salt2 packages dry yeast1/4 cup lukewarm waterPinch of granulated sugar2 large eggs, lightly beaten6 cups sifted all-purpose flour Combine boiling water, rolled oats, butter, molasses and salt in a large mixing bowl. [...]

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Old-Fashioned Raspberry Cobbler 2 cups fresh raspberries 1 cup granulated sugar, divided1/4 cup shortening 1 egg, well beaten 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup milk Place raspberries in bottom of buttered 8-inch square glass dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar over the berries. In bowl, cream [...]

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Old-Fashioned Filled Cookies 1 teaspoon baking soda7 tablespoons milk2 eggs2 cups brown sugar1 cup soft margarine1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 1/2 cups all-purpose flourCanned pie filling Dissolve baking soda in milk. Mix with eggs, brown sugar, margarine and vanilla extract. Mix in flour or enough to make a soft dough. Roll out dough about 3/8-inch thick, [...]

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Old-Fashioned Gingerbread with Peach Sauce Gingerbread1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup butter1 egg1 cup molasses2 cups self-rising flour2 teaspoons ginger1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup milk with 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 cup brandy or apple juice with 1 teaspoon brandy flavor Peach Sauce4 egg yolks1/4 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup peach brandy or peach juice1 cup whipping cream, whipped [...]

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Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing This makes enough for a 6-pound turkey. 3/4 cup finely chopped onion3/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup butter or margarine3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon sagePepper4 cups dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons water Saut? onion and celery in butter until tender. Mix seasonings together and sprinkle over bread cubes. Add onion mixture [...]

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Old-Fashioned Shortbread Cookie 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sifted confectioners? sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Beat butter with electric mixer, medium speed. Gradually add confectioners? sugar and cornstarch, beating well. Stir in flour until well combined. Firmly press dough into a lightly greased and floured 9-inch cookie mold or cake pan. Bake at [...]

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