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Sugarplums
6 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more sugar for coating
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup apple juice*
2 1/2 cups finely ground vanilla wafers
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Candied cherry halves
* For ”grown-up” sugarplums, substitute brandy for the apple
juice.
Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering
water. Stir in the 1/2 […]

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Traditional English Shortbread
1/4 pound granulated sugar
1/2 pound butter
1 pound flour
Mix flour and sugar together. Work in butter with spoon. When
dough is formed, roll and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 375
degrees F until pale brown.
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Aberdeen Butter Yeast Rolls (Butteries/Rowies - Scotland)
1 pound plain flour
1 ounce yeast or 1/2 tablespoon dried yeast
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup lard
1 1/2 cups tepid water
Pinch of salt
Mix sifted flour and salt in basin.
Cream yeast with sugar. When it bubbles, add to flour with
water. Mix well, cover, set in warm place until bulk […]

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Christmas Mincemeat
Use this for making English Mince Pies.
3 large red dessert apples, cored and chopped
8 ounces raisins
8 ounces currants
8 ounces sultanas
4 ounces fresh dates, stoned and chopped
2 ounces blanched almonds, chopped
1/4 pint brandy or sherry
Mix apples, raisins, sultanas, currants and chop finely in a
food processor. Pour into a large bowl.
Liquidize dates, nuts and brandy or […]

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Cheddar Cheese Soup
Cheddar cheese originally came from the English town of Cheddar,
where it was made as early as the sixteenth century.
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar […]

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