Cook’s Question (Continued from Pag* B 8) ANSWER April Stieriy, Canton, wanted to know what she is doing wrong because all her muffins and cupcakes made from scratch do not raise properly. Thanks to Rhoda Conover, Gettysburg, who writes that it is important not to overbeat the batter. Just stir and let some lumps in the batter. Excess beating will cause over development of the gluten in the flour and preformation and escape of carbon dioxide that is needed for leavening the pancakes. ANSWER Cindy Stahl, Elm, requested a recipe for a crunchy cookie ball that has been rolled in powdered sugar and has a chocolate kiss candy hidden inside. Thanks to Leo ra Petet, Hollsopple, for sending a recipe. Chocolate Center Cookies 1 1 /* cups sugar I'/a cups shortening 6 eggs 1 can milk 10% cups flour I'/a teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons vanilla Glaze: 1 pound powdered sugar % cup warm milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Cream well first three ingredients. Mix in baking powder and vanilla. Add flour and milk alternately. Mix by hand. Take small pieces of dough and wrap around a chocolate kiss. Roll into ball and seal. Bake at 375 degrees until set Ice with glaze while hot Glaze: Mix and brush on cookies while still hot and cool on racks. Wet multi-disc cultch increased durability by cushioning torque loading surface while dissipating heat Electronic 3-point hitch EXPERIENCE THE ENERGY OF A NEW GENERATION WITH THE WHITE FIELDMASTER SERIES. Everything about the 125 PTO hp 8310 and the 145 PTO hp 8410 is Field Master new and White tough. Both models are powered by Cummins 85.9 liquid cooled diesels, with Quadrashift* transmission standard. They combine sleek, low with top-to-bottom changes from increased cab comfort and visibi to a dramatically improved 55° PFA turning angle. Come take a test drive today, and get to know the born-tough Field Master generation of tractors from White [A] WHITE 'r S ~ SJ . NECESSARY ASCOITOUGHNESS WITMER’S INC. MILLER EQUIPMENT CO. J & M MACHINERY CO. 80x368 RD 1 Route 22 & 819 Columbiana, OH 44408 Bechtelsville, PA Greensburg, PA 330-427-2147 610-845-2911 412-668-2276 HERNLEY’ S FARM STANLEYS FARM SERVICE LEBANON VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. R P, i cm Rte 125 IMPLEMENT CO., INC. 2095 S. Market St Khngerstown, PA 700 E Linden s , Elizabethtown, PA 070-040-2088 Richland, PA 717-367-8867 717-866-7518 Large, comfortable cab with armrest control console ANSWER Mrs. Floyd Austin, Amsterdam, N.Y., wanted a recipe to make peanut brittle candy. Thanks to Gloria Swei gart, Manheim; Norma McClure, York; Mrs. E. Good, Port Trevorton; Leora Petet, Hollsopple; and others for sending similiar recipes. Some write not to flatten mixture when poured out or it won’t be crumbly; others say to spread the mixture as thin as possible. Here is Gloria’s recipe. Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle In a 11/:I 1 /: -2-quart microwaveable casserole dish, combine; 1 cup sugar V 2 cup white Karo syrup Cook on high 4 minutes. Remove, and add 1 cup salted peanuts or cashews. Cook on high 3 to 5 minutes until light brown. Remove, add 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon vanil la. Blend well. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more until brown. Remove, add 1 teaspoon baking soda, stir gently until it foams. Pour into well buttered cookie sheet When cool, break into pieces. Store in airtight container. Hera is Norma’s redpe. Butter Nut Brittle 2 cups sugar 1 cup light com syrup 1 cup water 3 cups salted peanuts 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons baking soda Mix together sugar, syrup, and water in large heavy pan. Cover, heat until boiling. Uncover and cook rapidly to 236-de grees. Stir nuts in slowly, keeping mixture boiling all the time, stirring constantly to 280 degrees. Stir in butter, continue cooking to 300 degrees. Remove from heat Stir in vanilla, sprinkle soda over top. Quickly stir vigorously about 15 sec onds until mixture is puffy. transmission with 18-speed Powersoft option Clean burning, 6 cylinder Turbocharged Cummins 85.9 engine //New narrow streamlined hood with tilt/lift design for easier maintanenace Tighter AWD steering angle for added maneuverability Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, January 1, 2000-B9 Pour into buttered 15x10x1-inch pan at once. Cool completely. Break into bite sized pieces and store in airtight container. 4-H HAPPENINGS North Mountain 4-H Club’s last meeting was Nov. 22. The next meeting date will be Jan. 31 at the Waterworks Fire Hall, from 6:30-8 p.m. In the 4-H club, the kids that did cake decorating made ginger bread houses for the Ronald McDonald house. Different types of candies were used on the gingerbread. The upcoming 4-H projects for winter are entomology, all year-round and outdoor garden ing, with raised beds and com post bins. The dates for outdoor gardening at Feb. 10,17, and 24; March 9, 23, 30; April 6 and 27; and May 11 and 25. Community service projects for 2000 include collecting soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald house, working on the 4-H activ ity center, and various petting zoos. Union County Teen Club On Dec. 16, members went to Sunset for our Christmas Party. The club had pizza and made ice cream sundaes. Then they played some games. Out of 10 members and four adults, Amanda Perry won a roll of toilet paper and, during another game, Valerie Spangler had to pretend she was making an angel out of snow. PROBLEM MILK? Don't Dump Your Hard Work Down The Drainl Making Cheese With Your Milk Preserves Its Value 4-Milking Penalty Warm Milk No Milk Market CALL THE CHEESEMAKER We’ll Take Care of Everything Toll Free 888/624-3373 717/933-4385 NEED YOUR FARM BUILDINGS PAINTED? Let us give you a price! Write: Daniel’s Painting 637-A Georgetown Rd. 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