How To Make Yeast

Irish Potatoes (large) .....................................6

Hops - Tablespoonfuls ....................................1

Water - Quarts ................................................1

Flour - Tablespoonfuls ..................................5

Sugar - Cupfuls ..............................................1

Salt - Tablespoonfuls ......................................1

Boil the potatoes and hops (tied in a cloth) in the water; as soon as the potatoes are done mash them fine and add the flour, sugar and salt; add to this mixture the hot hop water, pouring it on gradually and stirring constantly to prevent lumping. When cold add one cup of good yeast. MRS. BAUMANN.

How To Make Lightbread

Flour - Pints ....................................................3

Liquid Yeast - Cupful ....................................1/2

Sugar - Teaspoonfuls ......................................1

Salt - Teaspoonful ..........................................1/2

Lard - Tablespoonfuls ....................................1

Make a sponge of 1 pint of the flour and the other ingredients, adding sufficient lukewarm water to make a soft batter; after it has risen well add the rest of the flour. If too stiff enough warm water can be added to make a soft dough. Knead thoroughly, set to rise, and when well risen bake in a loaf or rolls.

Mrs. Baumann

How To Make Rolls, No. 1

Dry Yeast - Large Spoonfuls .......................1

Water - Pint ...............................................1/2

Flour - Quarts .............................................1

Lard - Tablespoonfuls .................................1

Sugar - Tablespoonfuls .............................. 1

Eggs ........................................................... 1

Salt - Teaspoonfuls ...................................... 1

Make a sponge by dissolving the yeast in the water and adding flour enough to make a thick batter and set it to rise; when the sponge is very light add the other ingredients and set aside. When well risen make out into rolls and let them rise; then bake.

Mrs. Merrimon

How To Make Rolls, No. 2

Flour - Quarts ..............................................1 1/2

Potato (large) ..............................................1

Eggs ..............................................................1

Sugar - Tablespoonfuls ................................1

Yeast - Teacupful ..........................................1

Lard - Tablespoonfuls ..................................1

Boil and mash the potato; beat the egg well and make all the ingredients into a stiff dough with warm water; knead till the dough pops; let it rise till light; knead again and make into rolls; let them rise a second time; then bake.

How To Make Egg-Bread

Milk - Quarts ..................................... 1

Corn Meal - Pints................................ 1

Butter or Lard - Tablespoonfuls..........1

Eggs ................................................... 2

Salt - Teaspoonfuls ............................ 1

Beat the eggs very light; boil the milk and add the meal and salt; stir till perfectly smooth; then add the other ingredients and stir well. Pour into a pan and bake brown. MRS. A. M. McPHEETERS.