1 C-bran
½ C-white flour
½ t-soda
1/8 t-salt
1 t-baking powder
4 T-raisins
2 T-chopped nuts
1 T-sugar
2 T-molasses
½ C-milk
2 T-water
Mix the bran, flour, soda, baking powder, salt, raisins and nuts. Add the molasses, sugar, milk and water. Stir well for two minutes. Fill a well-buttered mould one-half full of the mixture. Cover with the lid, well-buttered, and steam for two hours. The steaming may be done in the fireless cooker, if desired.
Rice Parfait (Three portions)
1 C-cooked rice
½ C-hot milk
2 C-cold water
1 T-granulated gelatin
2 T-chopped nut meats
½ C-brown sugar
¼ t-salt
½ C-whipped cream
Soak the gelatin in cold water for five minutes. Add the hot milk and allow it to dissolve thoroughly. Add the sugar, salt, nut meats and rice, and mix well. When thoroughly cooled, add the whipped cream. Pour into a well-buttered mould, and allow to stand in a cool place for two hours. Serve cold. Whipped cream may be served with the parfait if desired.
CHAPTER CXVI
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY PLANS