Rye Bread

  I often think that the more worn a recipe is, the more beloved it was. This well used note with the rye bread recipe appears to have been a note between friends, as it includes some words of advice on the method and “good luck” at the end! Rye Bread Place in a bowl … Continue reading

Butterhorn Rolls (Mom)

I have no idea what these are, but the sound like they would be delicious. Make up a batch of these, put them in the basket and serve at Thanksgiving. Yummmmmmm. Butterhorn Rolls (Mom) 1 cup milk scalded 1/2 cup of butter and shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1 pkg yeast 2 to 3 eggs (beaten) … Continue reading

Cottage Bread

I have to admit it. I haven’t tried making anything with yeast yet. I suppose I should ask my mother to teach me how, I just have never gotten around to it. But, I have a distinct memory of the smell of bread baking one time when Gram came to stay with us. It is … Continue reading

English Muffins

  While I’m positive English muffins existed before the 1980s, I recall a specific marketing push that made them seem “new” to my youthful experience at that time. There were all sorts of brands and varieties, some with nooks and crannies, some with raisins, some plain. I have loved them ever since, and if we … Continue reading

Nut rolls, revisited

Just sorting through recipe cards, I came across another card for Nut Rolls. The various cards all appear to be in the same handwriting, so perhaps the lady liked them, lost the recipe/wrote it out again, found it, on and on. 6-8 Nut rolls 8 cups flour 1 1/2 cups or 2 sugar 1 lb … Continue reading