Farmhouse Kitchen

Volume Measurements 1/4 teaspoon 1 mL
1/2 teaspoon 2 mL
1 teaspoon 5 mL
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons 15 mL
2 tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce 30 mL
1/4 cup 60 mL
1/3 cup 75 mL
1/2 cup = 4 fluid ounces 125 mL
1 cup = 8 fluid ounces 250 mL
2 cups = 1 pint =16 fluid ounces 500 mL
4 cups = 1 quart 1 L Weights 1 ounce 30 g
4 ounces 120 g
8 ounces 225 g
16 ounces = 1 pound 450 g Oven Temperatures 300 F 150 C
325 F 160 C
350 F 180 C
375 F 190 C
400 F 200 C
450 F 230 C Baking Pan Sizes Square
8x8x2 inches 2 L = 20x20x5 cm
9x9x2 inches 2.5 L = 23x23x5 cm Rectangular
13x9x2 inches 3.5 L = 33x23x5 cm Loaf
9x5x3 inches 2 L = 23x13x7 cm Round
8x1-1/2 inches 1.2 L = 20x4 cm
9x1-1/2 inches 1.5 L = 23x4 cm Grandma Hopkins French Toast Farrah Richards
Kinsman, OH My mom got this recipe from her mother-in-law. I grew up on a farm and we would often have this on Saturday mornings after morning chores. Just knowing that we were going to have French toast afterwards made us do our chores a little faster. Now I fix it for my husband and little boy...they love it too! 2 eggs, beaten 1 c. milk 1 c. sugar 1/2 t. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1/2 t. nutmeg 1/2 t. cinnamon 8 to 10 slices Texas toast Optional: bacon drippings Garnish: maple syrup Whisk together eggs and milk in a small bowl; set aside. cinnamon 8 to 10 slices Texas toast Optional: bacon drippings Garnish: maple syrup Whisk together eggs and milk in a small bowl; set aside.

In a large shallow bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and spices. Add egg mixture to flour mixture to make a thin batter. Dip bread slices into batter. Heat drippings, if using, or non-stick vegetable spray on a griddle over medium heat. Fry bread slices on both sides until golden. Serve with maple syrup.

Makes 8 to 10 servings. Start a collection of retro jelly-jar juice glasses...their fun designs and bright colors will make everyone smile at breakfast time. Cinnamon Sticky Buns Ruby Dorosh
Shippensburg, PA These yummy buns are a snap to make with frozen bread dough. 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed 1/2 c. butter, melted and divided 1/2 c. cinnamon-sugar 2 loaves frozen bread dough, thawed Combine brown sugar, molasses and 1/4 cup butter in an ungreased 13"x9" baking pan. cinnamon-sugar 2 loaves frozen bread dough, thawed Combine brown sugar, molasses and 1/4 cup butter in an ungreased 13"x9" baking pan.

Place in a 325-degree oven until melted. Remove from oven; stir to mix and set aside. Place remaining butter in a small dish; place cinnamon-sugar in another small dish. Pinch off bite-size pieces of dough; dip each piece into melted butter, then roll in cinnamon-sugar. Place dough pieces in pan on top of brown sugar mixture. Cover pan; let stand until dough rises to top of pan, about one hour.

Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Immediately invert pan onto a tray; let sticky glaze drizzle over buns. Makes 8 to 10 servings. Vintage rotary mixers can be found at flea markets and tag sales. Theyre oh-so handy for mixing up pancake batter and scrambling eggs quickly and easily. Bettys Hot Cheese Toast Connie Chambers
Colorado City, TX A wonderful friend of mine would always share this scrumptious dish when she hosted our ladies Bible studies.

It is so good...we all loved walking into her kitchen and smelling the hot cheese toast in the oven! 1 c. mayonnaise 2 t. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 t. ranch salad dressing mix 1/4 t. paprika 2 green onions, chopped 2-1/2 oz. chopped almonds 8-oz. pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese 2 T. bacon bits 15 bread slices, halved Combine all ingredients except bread slices; mix well. bacon bits 15 bread slices, halved Combine all ingredients except bread slices; mix well.

Spread on half-slices of bread; arrange slices on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, until golden. Serve hot. Makes 12 to 15 servings. A wire basket full of brown eggs makes a terrific farm-style breakfast centerpiece. For a seasonal touch, fill the basket with mini white eggplants or egg-shaped gourds.

Hearty Sausage & Egg Bake Laura Phares
Greenfield, IN This easy-to-fix dish is always a big hit when I serve it at our churchs sunrise breakfast...everyone just loves it! 6-oz. pkg. croutons 2 lbs. ground pork sausage, browned and drained 6 eggs, beaten 2-1/2 c. milk 1 t. can cream of mushroom soup 8-oz. pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese The night before, sprinkle croutons into a greased 13"x9" baking pan; top with sausage. shredded Cheddar cheese The night before, sprinkle croutons into a greased 13"x9" baking pan; top with sausage.

Beat eggs, milk and mustard together; pour over sausage. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, spread soup over casserole; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 300 degrees for one hour, or until center is done. Makes 16 servings. A buttery slice of cinnamon toast warms you right up on a chilly morning.

Spread softened butter generously on one side of toasted white bread and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Broil for one to 2 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve with mugs of hot cocoa...yummy! Chocolate Chip Scones Terry Parke
Indianapolis, IN For a tasty variation, use white chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate...even add some dried cherries or blueberries. 1 c. sour cream or buttermilk 1 t. all-purpose flour 1 c. sugar 2 t. baking powder 1/4 t. cream of tartar 1 t. salt 1 c. butter 1 c. milk chocolate chips 1 egg, beaten 1 T. vanilla extract Garnish: sugar Stir together sour cream or buttermilk and baking soda in a small bowl; set aside. vanilla extract Garnish: sugar Stir together sour cream or buttermilk and baking soda in a small bowl; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry blender; mix in chocolate chips. Add egg and vanilla to sour cream mixture; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; roll or pat out into a round about 3/4-inch thick. Cut into wedges or cut out circles with a large round cookie cutter. Place on 2 lightly greased baking sheets; sprinkle with sugar.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden. Makes about one dozen. Share your homemade goodies with a friend. Wrap scones in a tea towel and tuck them into a basket along with a jar of jam. A sweet gift that says, Im thinking of you! Apple-Cinnamon Spread Francie Stutzman
Dalton, OH Scrumptious on raisin bread or toasted bagels. pkgs. cream cheese, softened 1 apple, cored, peeled and diced 1/2 c. raisins 1/4 c. orange marmalade 1/2 t. cinnamon 1/8 t. nutmeg Combine all ingredients and stir until well blended. nutmeg Combine all ingredients and stir until well blended.

Spoon into a covered container; keep refrigerated. Makes about 3 cups.