VELVET CRUMB CAKE
2⅔ cups Bisquick 1½ cups sugar 6 tbsp. soft shortening 2 eggs 1½ cups milk[2] 2 tsp. vanilla
Follow mixing directions on [p. 12]. Bake in 13x9½x2″ oblong baking pan 35 to 40 min. Cover with Broiled Topping while warm. Makes 24 2″ squares.
Broiled Topping: Mix ⅓ cup soft butter, ⅔ cup brown sugar (packed), ¼ cup cream, 1 cup Wheaties or coconut, ½ cup chopped nuts. Spread on warm cake. Place about 3″ under broiler (low heat) until mixture bubbles and browns (3 to 5 min.). Do not burn!
[2]In altitudes over 3,500 feet, add ¼ cup more milk. Bake at 375° (quick mod.) 25 to 30 min.
BACON AND SAUSAGE THE EASY WAY
Bake bacon or pork sausages in 400° (mod. hot) oven. More can be done at one time, there’s no need to watch, and the top of the range is free for other things. Bacon takes 10 min., pork sausages 20 to 30 min., turning once.
Outdoor Cooking
OVER THE FIRE
Everybody’s cooking outdoors, and these ideas will work perfectly, whether you’re camping out or cooking in the backyard. Betty Crocker