Rhubarb Shortcake in 1920

Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa July 26, 1920, page 5 This is made with a regular shortcake dough. For one pie pan: 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon shortening 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar milk to make a soft dough Sift dry ingredients together, rub in shortening, and milk. Roll out one floured boardContinue reading “Rhubarb Shortcake in 1920”

Boiled Apple Pudding in 1920

Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger, Philadelphia June 21, 1920, page 10 Place in a mixing bowl: 2 cups applesauce 1 cup fine bread crumbs 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup sugar (or three-quarters cup syrup) 1/2 cup shortening Beat to mix thoroughly and the turn into well greased mold andContinue reading “Boiled Apple Pudding in 1920”