A cup of good yeast.
Set this to rise and when risen work in two pints of flour, or, if the batter is not sufficient to work up this flour, add a little water.
Work it smoothly and set it to rise.
When risen, add a small piece of lard, work it well again, let it stand an hour and then bake it slowly.—Mrs. P. W.
Old Virginia Loaf Bread.
Sponge for the same.
Boil one large Irish potato, until well done, then peel and mash it fine, adding a little cold water to soften it. Stir into it
1 teaspoonful of brown sugar.
1 tablespoonful of sweet lard.
Then add three tablespoonfuls of good hop yeast.