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94 Forming Haystacks

of butter, work in well, set batch on fire to loosen up and pour on greased slab.

When forming into haystacks keep the hands wet by dipping in a pan of cold water.

AFTER-DINNER MINTS.

Place in kettle

Set on fire and mix. When batch starts to boil remove paddle and wash off the sides of kettle with a damp brush. Set cover on and allow to steam for a few minutes. Remove cover and place thermometer in batch and cook to 276°. Pour on greased slab. Do not turn edges up until after batch has set a few minutes. Knead up until almost cold before you pull.