1 cup scalded milk 1/4 cup sugar 2 tbs butter 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tbs yeast 1/4 cup lukewarm water 3/4 tsp cinnamon 3 cups flour 1… Read more “Hot Cross Buns by Fannie Farmer”
Waffles by Fannie Farmer
Fannie Farmer’s waffles aren’t very different from today’s modern waffle but they sure are tasty. About the only difference is the increased amount of baking powder used.… Read more “Waffles by Fannie Farmer”
Corn Cake (Sweetened with Molasses) by Fannie Farmer
Fannie Farmer brings us a variety of corn-related foods: corn cakes, corn soup, green boiled corn, and corn a la southern. SO many options. What is apparent… Read more “Corn Cake (Sweetened with Molasses) by Fannie Farmer”
Brownies by Fannie Farmer
Fannie Farmers brownies have a more cake like consistency with light sweetness. The most unique characteristic of these brownies being that they have no chocolate. Most of… Read more “Brownies by Fannie Farmer”
Oatmeal Cookies
Fannies’ oatmeal cookies taste very similar, both in texture and sweetness, to her Hermit Cookies. While this recipe does not call for dried fruit, I would highly… Read more “Oatmeal Cookies”
Hermits by Fannie Farmer
I’ve noticed a trend with Fannie Farmer’s cookies and that trend is that they do not taste like cookies. They diverge greatly from what we have come… Read more “Hermits by Fannie Farmer”
Wintergreen Wafers by Fannie Farmer
I recreated Fannie Farmers’ “Wintergreen Wafers”. Her directions are somewhat lacking in specifics but don’t worry I measured everything out for you. Here’s the recipe: 1/2 oz… Read more “Wintergreen Wafers by Fannie Farmer”
Molasses Drop Cakes by Fannie Farmer
Y’all remember that Seinfeld episode where Elaine professes that the muffin tops are the only worthy part of a muffin? Well… Fannie Farmer may have solved Elaine’s… Read more “Molasses Drop Cakes by Fannie Farmer”
Curried Eggs by Fannie Farmer
The notable Bostonian chef, Fannie Farmer, has supplied us with many historic recipes, one of which is curried eggs. Her recipe is simple and only calls for… Read more “Curried Eggs by Fannie Farmer”
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