Baptist Cakes Recipes

BAPTIST CAKES

Steps:

• Combine butter, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
• Add the milk and water; let cool to lukewarm.
• When slightly cooled, add the softened yeast and half the flour.
• Mix thoroughly, then add remaining flour gradually.
• Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
• Return to the bowl, cover and let rise until doubled.
• Turn out onto floured surface and roll to 1/8" thickness; cut into strips 2 1/2 wide and cross cut to make squares or diamonds.
• Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.
• While dough is resting, heat fat or oil to 365F in your pan or deep-fat fryer.
• Fry dough pieces about 4 minutes or until a delicate brown.
• Drain on paper towels; serve hot with maple syrup or your favorite sweet sauce.

BAPTIST POUND CAKE

Steps:

• Using a hand or standing mixer, cream the butter and shortening together. Then add in the sugar and mix well.
• Add the eggs one at at time, mixing well after each.
• Whisk together the flour and baking powder. Alternate adding this and the milk to the sugar mixture. So not over mix or it might toughen the batter. Add the vanilla.
• Pour this into a greased bundt pan, smoothing over the top. Put into a COLD OVEN and set it for 350. Bake it for 1 hour 5-15 minutes. The top should still look a little wet. Test for doneness with a straw.