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Vegan Vanilla Cake
1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 cups Soy Yogurt or Sour Soy 1-1/2 tablespoons vanilla (not teaspoons) 2-3/4 cups whole wheat flour or unbleached white flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Begin by measuring the shortening. Use a 1/2-cup measure and pack it all the way full of shortening. Make sure […]
Continue readingVegan Vinegar Crumb Cake
3 cups unbleached white flour 3/4 cup margarine or vegetable shortening 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/3 cups soymilk 3 tablespoons vinegar Measure the flour, margarine or shortening, and sugar into a large bowl. Use your hands to mash everything together until it is crumbly. Measure a […]
Continue readingBanana Nut Cake
2 1/2 cups flour 1 2/3 cups sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 2/3 cup buttermilk 3 mashed bananas 3 eggs 2/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped Here is yet another great way to use up those over-ripe bananas. We love this simple cake for […]
Continue readingDark Rich Chocolate Cake Mix
1 cup unbleached white flour 2/3 cup whole wheat flour 1-1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/4 cup dry buttermilk powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon instant coffee crystals I use a plastic, gallon sized, zipper bag for this recipe. Measure all of these ingredients into […]
Continue readingVegan White Cake
1 1/3 cups sugar 1/2 cup margarine or vegetable shortening 3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups soymilk 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 teaspoon almond extract Add the sugar and margarine or shortening to a large bowl and cream using a hand mixer. You can also do this by hand using […]
Continue readingBanana Honey Cake
3 very ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick), melted 1 cup honey 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup yogurt (homemade is fine) 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Try to get them as lump-free […]
Continue readingHoney Orange Cake
1/2 cup corn oil 1 cup honey 1 large egg 1/2 cup yogurt 1/2 cup orange juice the grated rind of one orange 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Begin by measuring the oil into a big bowl. Use the same measuring cup to […]
Continue readingVanilla Pudding
4 cups milk (1 quart; see note) 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 medium egg 3 tablespoons margarine 2 teaspoons vanilla Get out a 2 or 3 quart saucepan. In it combine the sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in the milk. I use a whisk to make sure the cornstarch doesn’t lump. If […]
Continue readingChocolate Pudding
3 cups milk (see note) 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/3 c unsweetened cocoa or carob powder 2/3 cup sugar Good dash salt 3 tablespoons margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla In a two quart sauce pan combine the cornstarch, cocoa, sugar and salt. Mix it very well. Gradually add the milk, whisking it in until the mixture is […]
Continue readingMilk Products to make with Powdered Milk
To Reconstitute powdered milk to fresh milk click here. Sour Milk: To sour reconstituted milk, just add a little vinegar to it, and stir it up. For instance, if a recipe calls for 1-cup of sour milk or buttermilk, then measure a tablespoon of vinegar into a measuring cup. Add reconstituted milk to reach the […]
Continue readingSweetened Condensed Milk
1 cup hot tap water 2 cups sugar 2 cups instant non-fat dry milk powder 6 tablespoons melted margarine Blender or electric beaters First get out your blender. You can beat the mixture with electric beaters if you prefer, but a blender really does a better job. A food processor would probably work pretty well […]
Continue readingCurds & Whey
12 cups fresh water (3 quarts) 6 cups instant dry milk powder 1 to 1-1/2 cups white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt Heat the water in a very large pot over low heat. Stir in the dry milk powder as the water heats. Heat it gently so the milk won’t burn. When the milk is very […]
Continue readingHomemade Yogurt
3-3/4 cup warm tap water 1-2/3 cups instant nonfat dry milk 2 to 4 tablespoon store-bought, plain yogurt with active yogurt cultures (read the label to be sure) In a large saucepan combine the tap water and dry milk powder. Stir it very well, and let it sit a few minutes. Then stir it […]
Continue readingHomemade Yogurt Cheese
1 quart yogurt, store-bought or homemade, dairy or soy 1 strainer paper coffee filters or cheese cloth or any loosely woven fabric that is clean, and preferably, pet-hair-free You may use homemade yogurt or purchased yogurt to make this recipe. I always use homemade because I keep it on hand regularly. Line a strainer with […]
Continue readingChocolate Cream Frosting
4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa or carob powder 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk powder Place the cream cheese in a bowl and let it come to room temperature. Pour the evaporated milk, cocoa, honey and vanilla. Use electric beaters […]
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