Book of American Baking / A Practical Guide Covering Various Branches of the Baking Industry, Including Cakes, Buns, and Pastry, Bread Making, Pie Baking, Etc.

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Sugar Cakes Without Eggs.

• 6 lbs. Sugar.
• 2 lbs. Lard.
• 2 qts. Water.
• 2½ oz. Ammonia.
• 12 lbs. Flour.

Butter is usually used instead of lard. It is frequently used half and half. Milk is generally used also in place of water.