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salt, one teaspoon soda, one teacup yeast; make it as stiff as can be stirred
with a spoon, mixing with warm water, and let it rise over night. Next put it in
a large pan, smooth the top with cold water, let it stand a short time and bake
five or six hours. If you put in oven late at night you may let it remain over
night. Graham may be used instead of rye.
PANCAKES, BISCUITS, ETC., ETC.
Remarks. Soda, Saleratus, Cream of tartar and baking powder, as found in the
american market, are often adulterated through mixture with terra alba or white
sand. To test them, put a teaspoonful in a glass of water; if pure it will
dissolve, otherwise there will be a gathering on the bottom of the glass. Some
baking powders contain alum and should not be used, being very injurious.
Graham gems.
A pint of sour or buttermilk, one teaspoon soda and a little
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