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PUMPKIN PIE
Cut the pumpkin in small pieces and stew in a little water. Strain, and to 1
quart of the pumpkin add 1/2 pint of sugar, 1 cup of cream, cinnamon, and
allspice to taste, 3 eggs, and 3 tablespoons butter. Beat it well. Line a
pie-plate and pour the custard over it. Make a top with strips of pastry and
bake till a rich brown.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
E. D. P.
Rub 2 tablespoons of butter in
1 quart of flour, with
1/2 teaspoon of salt, and
2 teaspoons of baking powder,
Sweet milk enough for soft dough.
Mix lightly and put in pan the shape of Sally Lunn. Bake quickly. When done,
split and butter while hot. In splitting any kind of hot bread, cut around the
crust with a sharp knife and open carefully with a fork. Have fresh strawberries
that have been well sweetened and spread over one-half; then lay on other half
and spread with berries. Serve with whipped cream.
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