April 2022 Cookery Corner

Recipe of the Month

Source: Ye Olde Newbury Cook Book 1927, Published in the Interests of the Ladies' Benevolent Society of the Oldtown Parish First Church, Newbury, Mrs. Caroline Randall.

Rowley Buns

At night mix the following ingredients: Three cups milk, one cup yeast cake, one cup sugar; add flour until the consistency of fritters.

In the morning add currants and cinnamon, also one cup sugar, one cup shortening; knead stiff enough to roll, place in pans and let rise until very light.

When baked, brush tops with mixture of milk, molasses and a little lemon extract.

--- Mrs. Sarah E. Allen