Shortcake
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"Cookbook Roulette #31 from My Husband’s Favorite Recipes published by Rebekah Lodge #1, Lewiston, Idaho circa 1949. Recipe contributed by Mrs. Thomas C. Lukens (Elsie)"
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The directions generated by this app are much more detailed than the directions in the cookbook. The original cooking directions were to bake slowly. No temperature. No time.
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Ingredients You'll Need
2 egg whites (beaten stiff)
1 T. cold water
2 egg yolks
3/4 c. sugar
1 t. baking powder
1 c. flour
Salt
Directions
Preheat the oven to the desired temperature for baking.
In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Add cold water and beaten egg yolks to the egg whites, mixing well.
In a separate bowl, sift together the sugar, baking powder, flour, and a pinch of salt.
Slowly add the sifted mixture to the egg mixture, stirring gently until well combined.
Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and bake slowly until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, allow the cake to cool, then split it into layers for serving.
Pairs Well With
A cup of hot tea






