MyRecipeBox

     First of all, while this is my most requested recipe for Brownies, it is not my own. Years ago, I was in a Recipe by Mail Club and this is one of theirs. And though I have tried other from scratch Brownie recipes, these are by far the best, in my opinion and several of our family and friends circle. Tools Needed: 1 Jelly Roll Pan (17 1/2 inches by 11 inches) Measuring Cups Measuring Spoons Mixer Large Bowl Heavy Saucepan Spatula Ingredients for Brownies: 2 Cups all purpose Flour 2 Cups granulated Sugar 1/2 Cup (1 Stick) Butter 1/2 Cup Shortening 1 Cup strong brewed Coffee 1/4 Cup dark, unsweetened Cocoa 1/2 Cup Buttermilk* 2 Eggs 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Ingredients for Frosting: 1/2 Cup (1 Stick) Butter 2 Tablespoons dark Cocoa 1/4 Cup Milk 3 1/2 Cups unsifted Powdered Sugar 1 Teaspoon Vanilla *Tips: If you don't have buttermilk on hand, substitute 2 Teaspoons Vinegar or Lemon juice. Mix into 1/2 Cup Milk. Or use powde...

While the original title on this recipe was probably Old Fashion Banana Cake, I got it from my Mom. Now it's Mother's Old Fashion Banana Cake. Preheat oven 350F Ingredients: 2 1/4 Cups Sifted Flour 1 2/3 Cups Sugar 1 1/4 Teaspoons Baking Powder 1 1/4 Teaspoons Baking Soda 1 Teaspoon Salt Sift above ingredients into 3-quart bowl. *********** 2/3 Cup Evaporated Milk (if not on hand, just use regular milk) 4 Teaspoons Vinegar Mix milk and Vinegar in separate small bowl. Let sit. *********** 2/3 Cup Soft Shortening ( I use Butter Crisco) 1 1/4 Cups Mashed Bananas (4 Bananas) Beat well together in medium bowl. *********** 3 Eggs Directions : Add to flour in 3-quart bowl, half of the milk mixture and all of the banana mixture; Beat hard 2 minutes. Add rest of the milk and 3 whole eggs. Beat hard 2 minutes. Bake in 9"x13" cake pan for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool. See how nice it...

     I hope this is Auntie Annie's recipe for Potica. I forgot to put the person's name on it when I got it. Might be Grandma Bavetz's. Anyway, this is delicious. Read recipe all the way through so you won't get any unexpected surprises when beginning to put together. Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Warm Milk 1 Tablespoon Sugar 2 Cakes Yeast Directions: Dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar and let stand in warm place until foamy. Ingredients: 6 Cups Flour 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/3 Cup Sugar, minus the 1 Tablespoon used above. 1/4 Lb Butter, softened 3 Eggs, beaten 1 Cup Sour Cream Directions: Place flour in large bowl and add salt, sugar, butter, eggs and sour cream. Add yeast mixture and mix well. Knead until dough is pliant, about 10 minutes. Divide dough into 3 parts: Grease each ball and place in separate greased bowls. Cover with wax paper and kitchen towel and set aside to rise in warm place for 1/2 hour. Nut Filling Ingredients: 1 1/2 Lb Ground Walnuts 1...

     This recipe belonged to my former Mother-in-law, Sylvia Lehman. She was an excellent cook and baker. When I tasted these the very first time, the cookie just melted in my mouth. I like my cookies soft and this one just melts in your mouth and slides down your throat. Even after cooling, these cookies can't be beat for taste and texture. Preheat oven 375 degrees F Ingredients: 2 1/4 Cups Flour 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1 Teaspoon Salt 1 Cup Butter 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar 2 Eggs 1 Teaspoon Vanilla 2 Cups Chocolate Chips 1 Cup Chopped Nuts (I use walnuts or pecans) Directions: 1. Sift dry ingredients onto waxed paper. 2. In large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugars. 3. Add eggs and vanilla. 4. Add sifted ingredients to creamed mixture in bowl. Mix well. 5. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. 6. Grease cookie sheets. 7. Drop by spoonful onto greased cookie sheet. 8. Bake 7 to 8 minutes. 9. Remove pan from oven and let c...