Housekeeping in Old Virginia

Seventeen hundred recipes from the housewives of Old Virginia — Sally Lunn and beaten biscuit, brandy peaches and Brunswick stew — gathered in 1879 by Patrick Henry's granddaughter, with tributes from the First Lady down.

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Flannel Cakes

1 quart of flour. 1 pint of meal. 1 teacup of milk. 1 teacup of yeast. 3 eggs. 2 teaspoonfuls of salt.

Beat well together and let it rise till usual time in a warm place. Excellent.--Mrs. W. B.

Another Recipe for Flannel Cakes. 1 quart of flour. 2 eggs. 1 1/2 pint boiled milk (used cold). 2 teaspoonfuls of salt. 3 tablespoonfuls of yeast (added after the other ingredients have been mixed). Beat light, and set to rise till morning. Bake on a griddle.--Mrs. Dr. J.

Another Recipe for the Same. 4 eggs. 1 quart of milk. Half teacup of butter or lard. 2 tablespoonfuls of yeast. 1 teaspoonful of salt.

Flour to make the batter like pound cake.--Mrs. S.

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