Pennsylvania Dutch Recipes

FRITTERS, CROQUETTES, DUMPLINGS AND CRULLERS When cooking any article to be immersed in fat use about this proportion: 2 pounds of sweet lard to 1 of suet, which had been previously tried out. It is cheaper, also more wholesome, to use part suet than to use all lard. Save all pieces of left-over fat, either raw or cooked, from steaks, roasts, bacon or ham. Cut all up into small pieces and place in a pan in the oven until tried out, or put in a double boiler and stand over boiling water until fat is tried out. Strain and stand aside to be used as drippings. To clarify this fat, pour boiling water over, let cook a short time, strain and stand away in a cool place, when a cake of solid fat will form on top, which may be readily removed and used as drippings, or it may be added to the kettle of fat used for deep frying. Always strain fat carefully after frying croquettes, fritters, etc. Should the frying fat become dark add to the can of soap fat the economical housewife is saving. Return ...

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH Desserts STEAMED FRUIT PUDDING 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped suet 1 cup molasses 1 cup milk 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. soda ¼ cup boiling water ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. nutmeg ½ tsp. allspice ½ tsp. cloves flour Combine and mix all the ingredients with flour enough to make a stiff batter; then add the soda dissolved in boiling water. Put into a well greased mould, cover tightly and steam for 3 hours. Serve with a sauce made from: 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg, beaten Beat all together until creamy and pour over the pudding when serving. Some links in this article are affiliate links from which we may receive a tiny commission at no additional cost to you should you visit a merchant via our link and subsequently make a purchase. APPLE  or  PEACH STRUDEL Into bottom of a buttered baking dish put thick layers of apples (or peaches). Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon mixed. Dot with lumps of butter. Into a mixing bowl sift: 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 cup flo...

Traveling to Pennsylania Dutch Country in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is somewhat like taking a trip back in time. Long inhabited by the Amish who are actually Germans, the area is checkered by family farms where the men still work with horse and plow, the women bake everything from scratch, and families get around by horse drawn carriage. While there, you can purchase homemade goods including jellies and jams; blankets and pillows; wood carvings; handmade furniture; outdoor items including birdhouses; and so much more. Try the fudge… YUM! Sit down for a traditional Amish meal served family style. You will share a long table with complete strangers while being waited upon by pretty maidens. Savor the tender meats, homemade noodles, gravy laden mashed potatoes, and breads and pies that will be part of your dining experience. Located between Harrisburg and Philadelphia, the area is seeing a building boom. Some of the Amish are moving away, but many do remain. Lodging is very reasonab...

Amish Bread Starter, creating a “Sour-dough” like bread. This starter makes a cinnamon bread, with optional raisins and nuts. From the “e-Cookbook” 65 Amish Recipes 2/3 c. sugar 2/3 c. milk 2/3 c. flour 2/3 c. oil 3 eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. sugar 2 c. flour 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda Combine ingredients in large airtight container with lid. Store at room temperature, do not refrigerate. Stir every day for 17 days. The recipe makes more than the 1 cup needed. But allows for evaporation. Some links in this article are affiliate links from which we may receive a tiny commission at no additional cost to you should you visit a merchant via our link and subsequently make a purchase. Now the starter is ready. The following instructions are for either the starter you created above, or received from a loving friend. For the next 10 days handle starter according to the following instructions. Day 1, receive the starter Day 2, 3 & 4 – ...

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH Cakes SPONGE CAKE 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup flour ½ tsp. saltC 1 tsp. baking powder 3 tblsp. warm water 1 tsp. lemon juice Beat the eggs until thick and creamy. Add sifted sugar and beat well. Add water and lemon juice and beat again. Sift the flour, add salt and baking powder and sift again. Combine dry ingredients with the egg mixture, a little at a time folding in gently. When well blended pour into an ungreased pan with center tube. Bake in moderate oven (350-f) for 50 minutes. Some links in this article are affiliate links from which we may receive a tiny commission at no additional cost to you should you visit a merchant via our link and subsequently make a purchase. SCRIPTURE CAKE Behold there was a cake baken. I-Kings, 9:16 ½ cup butter Judges, 5:25 2 cups flour I-Kings, 4:22 ½ tsp. salt Leviticus, 2:13 1 cup figs I-Samuel, 30:12 1½ cups sugar Jeremiah, 6:20 2 tsp. baking powder Luke, 13:21 ½ cup water Genesis, 24:11 1 cup raisins I-Samuel, 30:12 3 eggs Isaiah...

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH THE FASTNACHTS SOON IS DONE CHONNY! Fastnacht Day Doughnuts POTATO DOUGHNUTS ¾ cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup mashed potatoes ½ cup sweet milk 2½ cups flour 1½ tblsp. shortening ½ tsp. salt ⅛ tsp. nutmeg 1 tblsp. baking powder Beat mashed potatoes, add melted shortening, beaten eggs and milk. Sift dry ingredients together and add to the liquid. Dough should be soft yet firm enough to roll. Separate dough into 2 parts and roll each out to thickness of ¾ inch. Cut with doughnut cutter and cook in deep fat (365-f) fry to golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Dust with powdered sugar or sugar and cinnamon mixture. BLUEBERRY MUFFINS ⅓ cup butter ¾ cup sugar 1 egg beaten lightly 1 cup milk 2 level cups flour 4 level teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup blueberries Cream butter and sugar. Add fruit and egg, then milk and flour sifted with baking powder and salt. Bake in muffin tins.   JOHNNY CAKE 1½ cups yellow corn meal ¾ cup flour, sifted 1½ tsp. baking powd...