Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup shortening 1 cup white sugar 1 3/4 cups sifted cake flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 5 egg whites, stiffly beaten 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 egg whites 2 drops red food coloring 1/2 cup candy-coated milk … [Read more...]
Glass Candy
2 2 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup light Karo syrup 2 cups water 1 teaspoon peppermint extract a few drops red or green food coloring Heat sugar, Karo and water in medium saucepan to 350 degrees on a candy thermometer. Lower heat to 300 degrees. Add peppermint extract and food coloring. Pour onto cookie sheet with sides that is dusted with powdered sugar. When cool, crack into pieces. … [Read more...]
Nabisco Oreo recipe
I decided that a cake mix would suit the recipe best. However, the variety and brand I chose -- Duncan Hines Dark Dutch Fudge -- became unavailable in many parts of the country. Now, for all of my faithful readers, it is time to fix that problem with a cake mix that should be available everywhere. Many of the ingredients have changed to create an even more tender, chocolatey cookie that can be the … [Read more...]
Outback Steakhouse Honey Wheat Bushman Bread
Along with an entree at this popular steakhouse chain, comes a freshly baked loaf of this dark, sweet bread, served on it's own cutting board with soft whipped butter. One distinctive feature of the bread is its color. How does the bread get so dark? While you may notice the recipe includes instant coffee and cocoa, these ingredients will not give it it's deep dark chocolate brown color - not … [Read more...]
Dolly Madison Zingers (Devil’s Food) recipe
Former U.S. President James Madison's wife did not create this baking company, despite the fact that her name is on every carrot cake, crumb cake, and Zinger that comes off the production line. It was instead company founder Roy Nafziger's brainstorm to use the former first lady's name, since she was notorious for throwing huge shindigs featuring a fine selection of desserts and baked goods. … [Read more...]