Apie Cakes

UPDATE: We liked Apie Cakes so much we made a video about them on our YouTube channel. Be sure to leave a comment on the video about your memories of Apie Cakes, Rosenberry’s market and Pottstown! When I first read this recipe I thought it said “apple cakes” but looking again I see it says … Continue reading

Raised Doughnuts

Dough nuts don’t seem like they would be especially difficult to make at home, just make up the dough and fry them in hot grease. Like making french fries. Oh, my mother used to make us french fries cooked in hot bacon grease, to die for!! Anyway, raised doughnuts (dough nuts, donuts) call for yeast … Continue reading

Caramel Pecan Rolls – 1965

Here’s one of the recipes from the flour sack. I like how they give the “new” instructions on how to measure flour. Flour used to be much more predisposed to clumping which is why we used to sift. Today, sifting isn’t necessary, but it does give your baked goods a more fluffy and light texture … Continue reading

Waffles

Before there was Bisquick and Aunt Jemima, people knew how to make pancakes and waffles from scratch. No Batter Blaster available? Use what your grandma used and rest assured it wasn’t made six or eight weeks ago. I am pretty good with pancakes

Whole Wheat Hot Cakes

It’s Sunday morning and I am enjoying my coffee, my little girl is next to me coloring and life is good. If you haven’t had breakfast already, you might want to try these Whole Wheat Hot Cakes from the Bingham Collection. They sound wholesome and delicious. Whole Wheat Hot Cakes (Bingham Collection) 1 3/4 c … Continue reading