SC - family values?

[Michael F. Gunter]

Lady Clare, mystery recipe #1 looks like a raisin scone recipe I have seen,
but would have enough buttermilk added to form a biscuit-like dough.  The
dry ingredients would be mixed together, then stir in the shortening and
eggs.  (Here's where I'd add the buttermilk, if the dough isn't holding
together.)  Fold in the rind and raisins.  Knead several times, form into a
round approximately 1 inch thick.  Place on a greased cookie sheet.  Bake
10 to 20 minutes at 400 degrees, or until browned.  Cut into wedges.  Best
if served hot.

Recipe #2 reminds me of an oat bread.  I'd let it rise until doubled, then
punch down and form round loaves.  Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350
until browned and the bottom sounds hollow when thumped.

I'm going to be baking this weekend.  Would you mind if I tried these?

Lady Liadnan (Leanna)




<sca-cooks at Ansteorra.ORG> on 08/12/99 01:20:41 PM

To:   <sca-cooks at Ansteorra.ORG>
cc:    (bcc: Diana L Skaggs/prsnl/busfin/Okstate)

Subject:  SC - Mystery Recipes


The recent postings on family cookbooks prompted me to pull the notebook
my aunt put together with family recipes shortly before my grandmother
passed away.  One of the sections we have called "Mysteries" since the
recipe cards in Grandma's box only had a list of ingredients, no name,
no directions.  Since most everyone is away at war, I thought I'd post
these and see if the illustrious members of this group have any
thoughts.

Mystery #1
2 c. flour
1 t. soda
1 t. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 orange rind
1 c. raisins

Mystery #2

1 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. warm watter
1 pkg. dry yeast
2 slightly beaten eggs
3 1/2 to 4 c. flour
2 c. rolled oats
butter
1 1/2 t. poppy seed
Scald milk, stir in sugar, salt shortening.  Dissolve yeast in water,
add luke warm milk mixture.  Beat in eggs & 1 c. flour, oats and enough
flour to make soft dough.

So far no one in our family has tried these yet.  Grandma was a
wonderful baker, well known for her Christmas cookies.  My
great-grandmother came to the United States from Finland (through Canada
into Minnesota) in the late 1800s.

Thanks for helpins solve these riddle recipes.

Lady Clare Elena
Principality of Oertha


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