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Rusks (Zweiback), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Baking Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Rusks (Zweiback)

A measured 1910 bake built around scalded milk, preserved with its original method and page citation.

Eggs in Batter, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 2

Eggs in Batter

Start the day with Farmer’s original Eggs in Batter method, preserved as a source transcription.

Twin Mountain Muffins, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Twin Mountain Muffins

Start the day with Farmer’s original Twin Mountain Muffins method, preserved as a source transcription.

Egg Soufflé, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Egg Soufflé

A historical breakfast preparation centered on butter, directly cited to Farmer’s 1910 edition.

Zante Muffins, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 2

Zante Muffins

Start the day with Farmer’s original Zante Muffins method, preserved as a source transcription.

Sweet French Rolls, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Baking Cited source

Est. 30 min prepEst. serves 2

Sweet French Rolls

Sweet French Rolls as recorded by Fannie Farmer, with the historic ingredient list transcribed for reference.

Whole wheat bread (No. 1), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 4

Whole wheat bread (No. 1)

Whole wheat bread (No. 1), preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including dissolve a cake of yeast in half a cupful of warm water.

Entire Wheat Bread, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Baking Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Entire Wheat Bread

Entire Wheat Bread as recorded by Fannie Farmer, with the historic ingredient list transcribed for reference.

Bread soufflé, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Bread soufflé

A page-cited historical breakfast recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

Banana toast, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Banana toast

Banana toast, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including is a pleasing accompaniment to curried eggs.

Health Food Muffins, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Baking Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 4

Health Food Muffins

Health Food Muffins as recorded by Fannie Farmer, with the historic ingredient list transcribed for reference.

Fruit Rolls (Pin Wheel Biscuit), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 4

Fruit Rolls (Pin Wheel Biscuit)

Start the day with Farmer’s original Fruit Rolls (Pin Wheel Biscuit) method, preserved as a source transcription.

Whole wheat bread (No. 2), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Whole wheat bread (No. 2)

A page-cited historical breakfast recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

“Salt-rising” bread (No. 1), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

“Salt-rising” bread (No. 1)

A page-cited historical breakfast recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

Rich Strawberry Short Cake, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 2

Rich Strawberry Short Cake

Start the day with Farmer’s original Rich Strawberry Short Cake method, preserved as a source transcription.

Hot Cross Buns, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Baking Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 2

Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns as recorded by Fannie Farmer, with the historic ingredient list transcribed for reference.

Golden Corn Cake, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 2

Golden Corn Cake

A historical breakfast preparation centered on corn meal, directly cited to Farmer’s 1910 edition.

Sticks, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Baking Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 2

Sticks

Sticks as recorded by Fannie Farmer, with the historic ingredient list transcribed for reference.

White Corn Meal Cake, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

White Corn Meal Cake

A historical breakfast preparation centered on scalded milk, directly cited to Farmer’s 1910 edition.

Imperial Muffins, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Baking Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Imperial Muffins

Imperial Muffins as recorded by Fannie Farmer, with the historic ingredient list transcribed for reference.

Graham Bread, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Baking Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Graham Bread

Graham Bread as recorded by Fannie Farmer, with the historic ingredient list transcribed for reference.

Stale bread griddle-cakes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Stale bread griddle-cakes

Stale bread griddle-cakes, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including let two cupfuls of dry bread crumbs soak for an hour in a quart of milk.

Luncheon Rolls, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Baking Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 2

Luncheon Rolls

Luncheon Rolls as recorded by Fannie Farmer, with the historic ingredient list transcribed for reference.

Rye Gems, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 2

Rye Gems

Start the day with Farmer’s original Rye Gems method, preserved as a source transcription.