[tips for baking] 

N. B. A bowl containing two quarts, filled with water, and set in the oven, will prevent any articles being scorches, such as cakes, pies, and the like.




Observations.


All meat pies require hotter and brisker oven than fruit pies; in good cookeries raisins should be stoned.--As people differ in their tastes, they may alter to their wishes. And as it is difficult to ascertain with precision to small articles of spicery; everyone may relish as they life and suit their taste. 










American Cookery


Amelia Simmons


1796










Albany


New York










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N. B. The mode of introducing the ingredients, is a material point; in all cases where  eggs  are mentioned it is understood to be well beat;  whites  and  yolks  and the  spices,  fine and settled.






N. B. pastry pans, or saucers, must be buttered lightly before the  paste  is laid on. If glass or China be used, have only a top crust, you can garnish with cut  paste,  like a lemon pudding or serve on  paste No. 7.






American Cookery


Amelia Simmons


1798






Northampton


Massachusetts













































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