Old – Fashioned Fruitcake Recipe
Jan 22, 2011 General
Ingredients:
3 c. all-purpose flour*
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. orange juice
1 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. dark corn syrup
4 eggs
2 c. raisins
1 lb. mixed candied fruits (2 c.)
1 pkg. (8 oz.) pitted dates, cut up
(1 1/2 c.)
1/2 lb. pecan halves (about 2 c.)
3 tbsp. brandy or rum
Directions:
Heat oven to 275 degrees. Line 2 loaf pans, 9 x 5 x 3 inches or 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches with aluminum foil; grease. Beat all ingredients except fruits and nuts 30 seconds on low speed in large mixer bowl, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in fruits and nuts. Spread evenly in pans. Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Cover with aluminum foil during last hour of baking, if necessary, to prevent excessive browning. Remove from pans; cool. Wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in refrigerator or cool place. *Do not use self-rising flour in this recipe. NOTE: Best made 3 or 4 weeks in advance. Can be wrapped in wine or brandy dampened cloth.
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Creamy Cucumber Soup Recipe
Nov 7, 2010 General
Ingredients:
2 lbs. peeled cucumbers, chopped
Salt
and pepper to taste
1/2 c.
hot water
1 med.
onion, chopped
1 clove
of garlic, chopped (optional)
1 green
pepper, chopped (optional)
1 tbsp.
butter or margarine
2 c.
light cream
2 tbsp.
chopped parsley
Directions:
Combine the cucumbers, salt, pepper, water, onion, garlic and green pepper in a saucepan and cook until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and cool. Place in blender container and blend. Place back in the saucepan and add butter and cream. Heat through, then sprinkle with parsley. May be served cold. 6 servings.
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