Description

Church & Dwight Co., 1924. Paper covers, 32 pp. Bottom of cover says "81st Edition" In good+ condition. Illustrated paper covers have light bumping and creasing to edges and light overall scuffing, aging and soiling. Binding tight (staple bound). Pages lightly aged but otherwise unmarked. Not Ex-library. A Booklet intended to serve both as an advertisement and a practical guide for using baking soda in a variety of recipes. The first half of the book informs readers about the proper use of baking soda, with an emphasis on the chemical reactions that make food light and porous. Topics headings include: Making Mixtures Light; How to Add Arm & Hammer Soda; Baking Powder Not Needed; To Measure with Spoons; Butter and Shortening; Liquids; To Measure with Cups; Dry Ingredients; Butter or other fat; Soda and Acids; Proportions; Time and temperature; Use of Honey in cooking; Rules for baking; Time table for the cook; Kitchen Weights and Measurements. The remainder of the booklet consists of recipes that highlight the versatility of baking soda as a leavening agent in items such as biscuits, cakes, cookies, and more. Alice Bradley, who was the Principal of Miss Farmer's School of Cookery, offered recipes that emphasized the science behind baking. The booklet reflects the broader trend of the early 20th century, where food brands began publishing recipe booklets to market their products directly to consumers, contributing to the standardization of recipes across American households. Includes an ad for a 10 oz. glass container for baking soda to be stored for medicinal purposes and an add for the full set of 30 color pictures from the popular "Useful Birds" marketing campaign.