Graham Streusel Cake
Posted by Cory 2004/4/23 14:54
1 cake mix (any kind) 1 package graham crackers 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar Water
Mix cake by following instructions on box.
Crush graham crackers. Add brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Pour half of cake batter into pan, then […]
Potato Salad
1 cup raw bacon 1 onion, chopped 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups water 2/3 cup vinegar 1/2 cup parsley, minced 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons celery seed 6 cups almost done red potatoes, sliced
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Sauté onion and bacon together, then add flour and cook together for one or […]
Red Beet Eggs
4 cups white vinegar 2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 dozen hard-boiled eggs (shelled) 2 large cans red beets with juice
In saucepan bring the vinegar, beet juice, sugar and salt to boiling. Remove from heat; add eggs and beets.
When cool, place in a container and refrigerate. Leave in refrigerator for two […]
Amish Church Peanut Butter Spread
3 pounds crunchy or smooth peanut butter 2 quarts light Karo syrup 2 quarts Marshmallow Creme or Marshmallow Fluff
Mix all ingredients until smooth. Add more Karo syrup if spread is too thick.
Baked Apples
8 to 10 apples, cored, peeled and halved 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons butter, melted 1 cup water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place apples in greased 13 x 9-inch dish. Mix remaining ingredients together in ORDER given, in pan and bring to a […]
Boiled Cookies
These are also called “funeral cookies” by the Amish because they can be made up quickly to take to the grieving family.
1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 2 cups granulated sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups quick cooking oats (not instant) 1/2 […]
Amish Friendship Muffins
1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup oil 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup nuts, chopped 1 cup apples, chopped (optional) 1 cup raisins or 1 cup blueberries (optional)
Preheat oven […]
Swiss Amish Meat Loaf
1 egg 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 cup Ritz cracker crumbs 3/4 cup grated Swiss cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2-3 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Beat the egg […]
Amish Turnips
2 cups cooked turnips 2/3 cup bread crumbs, divided 1 tablespoon margarine 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 cup milk 1 egg Salt and pepper
Cook turnips until tender. Drain, mash and then add 1/2 cup bread crumbs, saving remainder for top. Add egg, sugar, milk, salt and pepper to taste. Mix together; pour into greased […]
Chicken-Corn Soup
2 pounds cut up chicken 5 cups water 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 cups whole kernel corn Salt and pepper 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup milk
Simmer chicken in boiling water; remove bones and skin. Strain the stock. Return to pot. Add onions, […]
Amish Hats
2 cups margarine 4 eggs 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons salt 4 cups granulated sugar 7 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cups cocoa powder 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Large marshmallows, cut in half Chocolate frosting
Mix margarine, eggs, baking soda, salt, sugar, flour and cocoa powder and drop by teaspoon onto a cookie sheet. Bake […]
Egg Noodles
3 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour (approximately) 1/2 teaspoon salt Beef or chicken stock
Beat eggs until frothy. Add flour and stir until of dough texture. Knead until smooth. Turn into floured cutting board. Roll dough turning often until thin. Let noodle dough dry 45 minutes, then turn and dry another 1/2 hour.
Cut into noodles. […]
Pot Roast
3 pounds Swiss steak, trimmed of fat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 cup coffee 2 bay leaves, crumbled 1 garlic clove, finely minced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 2 onions, sliced Additional coffee and soy sauce, as needed
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Do not pound or flour the meat. Heat oil […]
Amish Friendship Bread
1 cup Amish Starter 2/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups canned fruit pie filling
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two loaf pans.
Mix […]
Chicken Dressing
1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1 cup diced potatoes 1/2 cup margarine 1 large loaf dried bread, cut into cubes 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup milk 1 cup chicken broth 2 cups finely chopped chicken, cooked
Sauté vegetables in margarine until vegetables […]
Peanut Pie
8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup Cool Whip 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust
Combine cream cheese, peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar; fold in Cool Whip. Pour into pie crust and refrigerate.
Top with Cool Whip to serve.
Peanut Butter Pie
1/2 cup chunky or smooth peanut butter 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 package instant vanilla pudding 1 baked 9-inch pie shell
Blend peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar together. Mix well. Spoon 1/2 of the mixture into baked pie shell.
Prepare vanilla pudding according to directions. Pour over peanut butter layer and chill for 2 hours. […]
Amish Pancakes
2 cups cake flour, sifted 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/4 cup shortening, melted
Measure sifted flour into sifter. Add baking powder, salt and sugar.
Beat eggs in bowl. Add milk and blend. Sift dry ingredients into mixture gradually. Add melted shortening. Beat with mixer. […]
Funeral Cake
Amish Funeral Cake is topped with a broiled brown-sugar crust and nuts.
1 cup butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 cups buttermilk (see note) Topping (recipe follows)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a […]
Date Pinwheel Cookies
1/2 cup margarine 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs, well beaten 4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream together margarine, brown sugar and eggs.
Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar. Add to creamed mixture and blend […]
