August 12, 1954 Broiled Salisbury Steaks, Praline Cake

Broiled Salisbury Steaks

1 pound ground beef
3/4 c. thick white sauce
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
1 1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. garlic salt
1/8 t. pepper

Mix all ingredients together well. Shape into 4 large oval thick patties, about 1 inch high. Place on well greased baking sheet. Brush top of meat with melted butter. Broil about 3 inches from heat 6 minutes on each side for well done, reduce heat for medium.

Thick White Sauce

3 T. butter
3 T. flout
1 c. milk

Melt butter, add flour, then milk. Cook until thick, then simmer about 3 or 4 minutes. DO NOT SEASON.

Praline Cake

Cake

1/2 c. shortening
3/4 t.sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. cake flour
1/4 t. salt
1 1/2 t. baking powder
2/3 c. milk
1 t. vanilla

Topping

1/4 c. brown sugar
2 t. flour
1 T. water
2 T. melted butter
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Cake: Cream shortening with sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg well. Sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Add to shortening mixture alternately with milk, beating smooth after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Pour into well greased  8" round cake dish. Glass one holding 1 1/2 quarts is just right. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes, or until cake is done, cool slightly.

Topping: Mix together brown sugar, 2 t. flour, the water, melted butter and chopped nuts. Carefully spread on top of slightly cooled cake. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes more.