Baptist Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. milk, scalded
1/2 c. boiling water
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 yeast cake, dissolved in 1/3 c. warm water
3 c. bread flour, sifted

Preparation

Combine butter, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk and water. When lukewarm, add the dissolved yeast cake and 1/2 flour. Mix thoroughly with a spoon, then add another cup of flour. Continue to mix, adding balance of flour gradually. Turn out on a floured board and knead until smooth and elastic. Return to clean bowl. Cover with cloth and let rise until double in bulk. Turn out on board and roll to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut in strips of 2 1/2-inch wide and cut again to make squares or diamonds. Cover and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Fry in deep hot fat about 4 minutes or until a delicate brown. Serve with maple syrup or Milk Sauce. Serve hot.