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 Buttermilk Griddle Cakes

2 cups buttermilk 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon soda 1 egg beaten

Mix in order given.

Sweet Milk Griddle Cakes

1 egg beaten 2 cups milk 3 cups flour sifted with 3 teaspoons baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons melted butter

Mix in order given.

Boston Brown Bread

1 cup whole wheat flour 2 cups graham flour 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups sour milk ½ cup molasses

Mix dry ingredients thoroughly. Mix the sour milk and molasses. Stir in dry ingredients, beating thoroughly. Turn into well buttered pound baking powder cans. Cover tightly and steam three hours. Take from can and slice, 1/2 cup raisins or nuts can be added to the dough mixture, if desired.

DESSERTS

For desserts the number of custards, creams and puddings made with milk is legion, and they are so well known and can be so easily varied that only a few stock recipes need be given.

Boiled Custard

2 cups scalded milk Yolks 2 eggs ¼ cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon vanilla

Beat eggs slightly, add sugar and salt; stir constantly while adding gradually hot milk. Cook in double boiler, continue stirring until