Ingredients for raised muffin recipe:

1 cup milk, scalded
1 cub boling water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 yeast cake
1 egg, beaten
4 cups of flour

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Problem: Fruit was not processed long enough to inactivate enzymes.

Cause

1. Fruit was not processed long enough to inactivate enzymes.

Solution

1. Process recommended time. Time starts after a rolling boil.

Canning tip courtesy of: Noll’s Home Canning and Freezing

Is one way of canning better than the other? Here are some facts that may help you decide.

1. Steam Canner uses less water.

2. Less water means less time to heat.

3. Less time means less heat in the kitchen.

4. Less time means lower electric bills.

5. Turnaround time is much shorter.

6. Water bath Canner is heavily filled with water.

7. Steam Canner is not heavy because it uses a small amount of water.

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Water Bath Canners

A water bath canner is a large cooking pot, with a tight fitting lid and a wire or wooden rack that keeps jars from touching each other. The rack allows the boiling water to flow around and underneath jars for a more even processing of the contents. The rack also keeps jars from bumping each other and cracking or breaking. If a rack is not available, clean cotton dish towels or similar can be used to pack around jars. If a standard canner is not available any large metal container may be used as long as it is deep enough for l to 2 inches of briskly boiling water to cover the jars. The diameter of the canner should be no more than 4 inches wider than the diameter of your stove’s burner to ensure proper heating of all jars. Using a wash kettle that fits over two burners is not recommended because the middle jars do not get enough heat. For an electric range, the canner must have a flat bottom. Outdoor fire pits with a solid grate will also work however close attention is required to insure proper boiling temperature.

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Earthquake Cake recipe:


My Husband’s Favorite!

Ingredients needed:

1 +1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 - 3.5oz can coconut
1 German Chocolate cake mix
1 package cream cheese
1 box Conf. sugar
1 Stick butter or margarine

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Peanut Butter Cookies - Recipe:

Photo and recipe coutesy of: Noll Home Cookies recipes

Ingredients Needed:

2 Cups Soft Shortening
5 Cups Brown Sugar
4 Eggs
3 Cups Creamy Peanut Butter
3/4 Cup Milk
4 Tablespoons Vanilla
6 Cups Sifted Flour
3 Teaspoons Soda
3 Teaspoon Salt
4 Teaspoons Ginger
4 Teaspoons Cinnamon

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Problem: Food darkens at top of jar when canning

Cause:

1. Liquid didn’t cover contents
2. Not processed long enough to inactivate enzymes.
3. Packing and processing didn’t expel enough air.
4. Headspace too large or air bubbles not removed

Solution
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