baking

Heat oven to 375F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Mix with spoon in large bowl... 1/4 cup soft butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed), 1 egg. Chop... enough nuts to fill 1/2 cup. Cut up... 2 bars (about 1 1/2 oz each) chocolate covered coconut or almond candy. Mix into butter mixture... the...

Heat oven to 450F. Stir together with fork in bowl to form a soft dough... 2 cups Bisquick baking mix, 1/2 cup cold water. Gently smooth dough into a ball on floured cloth-covered board. Knead 5 times. Roll dough with lightly floured stockinet-covered rolling pin into square, 12x12". Cut square...

Heat oven to 450F. Melt in baking pan, 13x9x2"... 1/3 cup butter. Stir together with fork in a bowl to form a soft dough... 2 cups Bisquick baking mix, 1/2 cup cold water. Gently smooth dough into a ball on floured cloth-covered board. Knead 5 times. Roll dough into rectangle, 10x6", with...

Heat oven to 425F. Rub skins of 4 to 6 medium baking potatoes with shortening for softer skins. Prick with fork to let steam escape during baking. Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until soft. 4 to 6 servings

3/4 cup shortening (part butter or margarine, softened) 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla or 1/2 tsp. lemon extract 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal flour (Do not use self-rising flour in this recipe.) 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Blend in flour...

1/3 cup shortening 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1 egg 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal flour (If using self-rising flour, omit baking soda and salt.) 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. mace 1 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ginger 1/4 tsp. allspice 2 1/2 cups candied fruit (about 1 lb) 2 cups...

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/4 cup milk 2 tbsp. orange juice 1 egg 3 cups Gold Medal flour (If using self-rising flour, omit salt and baking soda) 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 cup chopped nuts 2 1/2 cups...

2 1/4 cups cornmeal 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. onion flakes 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 cups buttermilk Butter or margarine In bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, onion flakes and baking soda. Add buttermilk; mix well. Heat fat or oil (1") to 375F. Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot fat. Fry until brown, about 2...

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups Softasilk cake flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup sour cream Filling (below) Heat oven to 350F. Grease 12 cup bundt pan. Combine butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in large mixer bowl. Beat 2 minutes at...

8 chicken breasts, split 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup Bisquick baking mix 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp curry powder Heat oven to 425F. Wash chicken and pat dry. In oven, melt shortening and butter in baking pan, 13x9x2". Mix baking mix and seasonings in plastic...

1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 cup dark molasses 1/2 cup water 4 cups Gold Medal flour (if using self-rising flour, omit salt and baking soda) 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/2 tsp. cloves 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. allspice Mix thoroughly shortening and sugar. Blend in...

1/3 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal flour (If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.) 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted Heat oven to 350F. Grease 15 medium...

2 cups Bisquick baking mix 2 tbsp. sugar 1 egg 2/3 cup cold water or milk 6 slices bacon, crisply fried and crumbled (1/4 cup) Heat oven to 400F. Grease 12 medium muffin cups or use paper baking cups. Mix baking mix, sugar, egg and water with fork; beat vigorously 1/2 minute. Stir in bacon...

2 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 1/3 cups Bisquick baking mix 2 tbsp. sugar 3 tbsp. butter, melted and cooled slightly 1/2 cup milk Heat oven to 450F. Mix 2 tbsp. sugar and the cinnamon. Mix remaining ingredients to a soft dough. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls into cinnamon-sugar. Shape each into a...

1/2 cup orange marmalade 2 tbsp. soft butter 2 cups Bisquick baking mix 1/2 cup cold water Heat oven to 425F. Mix marmalade and butter; spread in baking pan, 8x8x2". Stir baking mix and water to a soft dough. Gently smooth dough into a ball on floured cloth-covered board. Knead 5 times. Roll...

2 eggs 2 cups buttermilk 2 cups Gold Medal Flour (If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.) 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. shortening Melted butter Syrup Beat eggs; beat in buttermilk, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and...

3 eggs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal flour (If using self-rising flour omit baking powder and salt.) 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup shortening 1 tsp. almond extract 1/2 cup diced roasted almonds 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 4 cups...

1 lb ground beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped 10 slices bread, toasted Salt and pepper Heat oven to 500F. Mix meat and onion; spread on toast slices, making sure mixture covers edges. Season with salt and pepper. Place meat side up on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until meat...

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2/3 cup shortening 2 2/3 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 can (16 oz) pumpkin 2/3 cup water 3 1/3 cups Gold Medal flour (If using self-rising flour, omit baking soda, salt and baking powder.) 2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. cloves 2/3 cup coarsely chopped nuts...