April 11, 1956 Hard Rolls, Pudding

Hard Rolls

(Adapted from French Bread Recipe, 2/14/56)

1/2 c. milk
1 c. water
2 T. shortening
1 pkg. dry or fresh yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
1 T. sugar
4 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 t. salt
1 1/2 t. sugar

Combine milk and 1 c. milk, bring to boil. Add shortening, cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast on lukewarm water (he 1/4 c.). Add 1 T. sugar. Place flour, salt and 1 1/2 t. sugar in a large mixing bowl. Make a well or hole in center, pour in the combined milk and water. Stir yeast and add. Mix well, DO NOT KNEED. Dough should be soft. Cover bowl with a towel, let rise until doubled in a warm place (about 85 degrees). Turn out on floured cloth or board. DO NOT KNEED. Shape into balls (about the size of golf balls) or shape in finger lengths about 3/4 inch x 3 inch. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. With a pair of scissors make a single gash 1/8" deep on top of round rolls, make 2 gashes on finger rolls. Let rise, uncovered until doubled in bulk (about 45 minutes). DO NOT LET ROLLS TOUCH EACH OTHER. Brush rolls with 1 egg white mixed with 2 T. water. Sprinkle with poppy seed, sesame seed or leave plain. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes.

Pudding

Jan Stevens from the Dairy Council today presents a dessert. She says this is a simple dessert for these busy spring days that will furnish some of the important food nutrients needed by every member of the family. Either follow the pudding recipe below or make it with one of the prepared mixes. It is eye appealing and very tasty.

2 T. cornstarch
1/3 c. sugar
Pinch salt
1/2 c. cold milk
1 1/2 c. scalded milk
1/4 t cinnamon
1/2 t. almond extract
2 c. canned dark cherries, well drained
Whipped cream, optional

Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt. Gradually add cold milk; cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until thickened. Cover and cool 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cinnamon and almond extract, mixing well. Cool. Alternate pudding add cherries into 4 parfait glasses. Chill in refrigerator. If desired, garnish with whipped cream. 4 servings. Note: Other berries or fruit may be used in place of cherries.