U.S. Navy Cook-book

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Page 63 - ... ounce of cooking soda. Add the cornstarch, previously mixed with cold water; strain and mash through a sieve, then add sugar and spices and serve cold.
Page 73 - After mixing, allow to rise until it will recede to the touch of the hand.
Page 80 - Use doughnut recipe, roll up into balls, allow to rise for about 15 minutes, then flatten them a little with the palm of the hand, place a little fruit jelly or jam in the...
Page 87 - ... until tender, add sugar and cinnamon, stirring this in well, then bring to a boiling point and add starch, which should be mixed in the remaining 4 quarts of water.
Page 63 - Soak the peaches in cold water, boil in water to which has been added \ ounce of soda ; when well cooked add the cornstarch, previously mixed with cold water, then add the sugar and serve cold.
Page 28 - Place in roasting pans and rub in as much flour all over as the meat will hold, letting a little of the flour drop over the bottom of the pan.
Page 28 - No more thickening is really required than the stray particles of flour which fell from the meat when first started to roast.
Page 73 - Never dissolve yeast in water more than lukewarm, as hot water will kill the yeast.
Page 81 - For fruit cake add 1 pound of citron and 1 pound of raisins, use plain or spice cake mix.
Page 86 - The same ingredients, substituting 3 pounds of finely chopped suet for the lard or butter, place in bags or molds and either steam or boil for 4 hours.

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