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Carrot Bread, 1967 – A Vintage Recipe Test

Carrot Bread, 1967 – A Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jun 19, 2020 | Best & Worst, Bread, Bread and Pastries, Tested Recipes, The BEST

So, after the marshmallow shock of last week (which actually turned out well!) I decided to give us all a break this week. Especially Tom, since Father’s Day is this weekend. So I made a nice Carrot Bread! From The Queen's Book, 1967 [cooked-sharing] This recipe...
Quick Vinegar Rolls, 1969 – A Vintage Recipe Test

Quick Vinegar Rolls, 1969 – A Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | May 31, 2017 | Best & Worst, Desserts, The BEST

This week we are making some cinnamon biscuits and topping them with apple cider vinegar syrup! These are Quick Vinegar Rolls! From Salina Journal in Salina, Kansas, December 17, 1973. It was submitted by Mrs. Jerry Gasaway of Ada, Kansas [cooked-sharing] This recipe...
No-Fry Doughnuts, 1976 – A Vintage Halloween Recipe Re-Run

No-Fry Doughnuts, 1976 – A Vintage Halloween Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Oct 5, 2016 | Best & Worst, Desserts, Halloween, Holiday, The BEST

Happy October! It’s the time for tricks and treats, and your extra-special treat from me is the reposting of these no-knead, no-fry doughnuts. That’s right. Doughnuts that you can mix up in your mixer and bake in your oven. And they aren’t dense and cakey...
No-Fry Doughnuts, 1976 – A Vintage Halloween Recipe Re-Run

No-Fry Doughnuts, 1976 – A Vintage Halloween Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Oct 31, 2015 | Best & Worst, Bread and Pastries, Halloween, Holiday, The BEST

Happy Halloween! This year, your extra-special treat from me is the reposting of these no-knead, no-fry doughnuts. That’s right. Doughnuts that you can mix up in your mixer and bake in your oven. And they aren’t dense and cakey either. These are incredibly light and...
No-Fry Doughnuts, 1976 – A Vintage Halloween Recipe Re-Run

No-Fry Doughnuts, 1976 – A Mid-Century Halloween Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Oct 29, 2014 | Best & Worst, Bread and Pastries, Breakfast, Halloween, Holiday, The BEST

Happy Halloween! This week we are celebrating with one of the most traditional of mid-century Halloween Foods: The Homemade Doughnut! And because I hate standing around frying things, this is a No-Fry (aka Baked) Doughnut! From Newspaper Clipping, 1976...
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