Amish Recipes

MARIAN PETERSHEIM’S TOMATO PIE

1. Mix until right consistency to press into bottom of pie dish:

2 cups Bisquick

½ cup milk

2. Slice 2 medium tomatoes and line the crust.

3. Sprinkle with:

1 teaspoon basil

1 teaspoon parsley flakes

½ teaspoon thyme leaves

½ teaspoon oregano

½ teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon brown sugar

Salt and pepper

4. Mix together and spread over tomatoes and spices:

1 cup mayonnaise

¾ cup shredded American cheese

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown.

SYRUPY PANCAKE BAKE

Syrup

2 teaspoons water

1 cup packed light brown sugar

½ cup butter

Top Layer

1 egg

1 scant cup milk

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 cup flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1. Bring syrup ingredients to a boil in small saucepan. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish. Set aside.

2. In large mixing bowl, combine all top layer ingredients and beat well. Pour over syrup.

3. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

—Compliments of an Amish Friend

MOLASSES CRINKLE COOKIES

1. Mix together well:

3 cups vegetable oil

4 cups brown sugar

1 cup molasses

4 eggs, beaten

2. Add:

8 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground cloves

3. Stir well. Mix in the following with your hands:

2 cups whole wheat flour

6 cups all-purpose flour

4. Form into 1-inch balls and roll in white sugar. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.

Makes approximately 10 dozen—plenty for sharing!

Source: Courtesy of an Old Order Amish friend.