Caramel Sauce
2 cups granulated sugar
5 cups boiling water
Melt sugar in saucepan and heat, stirring constantly until golden brown; add boiling water. Cook three minutes.
Pastry and Pies
A pinch of salt and a little Royal Baking Powder make pastry light, flaky and more digestible.
Pastry should rise in baking to double its thickness, and be in light flaky layers. The novice must learn to handle it lightly and as little as possible in rolling and turning. It is important to have all materials and utensils cold.
Pastry is better if allowed to stand in the icebox several hours before using.
Plain Pastry
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Royal Baking Powder
1/2 cup shortening
cold water