Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 229, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1911 — George Washington Tea Biscuits. [ARTICLE]

George Washington Tea Biscuits.

These are fine for a May party: birthday. The American flag always! figures on such occasions, and th« Father of His Country i» very closely] related to all that concerns the Stars; and Stripes. The biscuits must bo served on a large napkin folded square, with the dish coveted with a big cocked bat made by folding a* larger napkin In this manner. Into a pint of sifted flour rub ono tablespoonful of buttdr, one tablespoonful of lard and a little salt Dissolve one compressed yeast cake In a pint of lukewarm water and make a moderately stiff dough. Set in a Hot place to rise. In about an hour tho dough should be ready; mold It Into little biscuit, set them to rise again, and then hake in a quick oven. Before the baking the biscuits may bo brushed over the tops with milk ot white of egg.