Dromedary “Novelty” Recipes

Dates, cocoanut and candied peel, sold to America in 1920 with a camel on the packet — recipes tested by Marion Harris Neil.

Cocoanut Breakfast Dishes

6 recipes in this part of Dromedary “Novelty” Recipes.

Cocoanut Waffles

3 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups milk 4 teaspoons melted shortening 1 cup…

Cocoanut and Cocoa Muffins

2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons cocoa 2 eggs, beaten 34 cup milk 2 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 pinch salt…

Coffee Cake

34 cup butter or butter substitute 1½ cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons honey or sirup 34 cup milk 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking…

Cocoanut Corn Crispies

2 cups corn meal 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sirup or honey 1 egg 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons fat 1/2 cup…

Dromedary Griddle Cakes

1 cup flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 egg, beaten 34 cup milk 3/4 cup Dromedary Cocoanut Into a bowl…

Cocoanut Bran Muffins

2 cups bran, sterilized 34 cup flour 14 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg, beaten 11/2 cups sour cream or milk…

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