Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut | 1 oz (28g) | 161 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- two tablespoons of oil in the frying pan
- 1-1/2 c-maple sugar 1-1/2 c-granulated sugar 2/3 c-milk 1 t-butter 1/8 t-cream o
- 1-1/2 c-granulated sugar 2/3 c-milk 1 t-butter 1/8 t-cream of tartar cook
- 2/3 c-milk 1 t-butter 1/8 t-cream of tartar cook all the ingredients together
- 1 t-butter 1/8 t-cream of tartar cook all the ingredients together until a sof
- 1/8 t-cream of tartar cook all the ingredients together until a soft ball is f
- twelve portions
- 4 t-olive oil 2 t-salt cover the peanuts
- 2 t-salt cover the peanuts
- seven now!
- salt
Directions
1-1/2 C-maple sugar 1-1/2 C-granulated sugar 2/3 C-milk 1 t-butter 1/8 t-cream of tartar
Cook all the ingredients together until a soft ball is formed when a little is dropped into cold water. Beat until creamy enough to pour on the cake.
Salted Peanuts= (Twelve portions)
2/3 lb. peanuts (shelled) 4 T-olive oil 2 t-salt
Cover the peanuts with boiling water; allow to stand for fifteen minutes. Place one-third of the amount in a strainer (allowing remainder to stay in water) and remove the skins. Prepare all the peanuts the same way. Place two tablespoons of oil in the frying pan, when hot add the peanuts; stir constantly with a fork and cook over a moderate fire fifteen minutes. When brown remove the nuts, add another tablespoon of oil and another third of the peanuts, continue until all the nuts are cooked. Add the salt. Lard may be used in place of oil, but the latter makes the nuts taste and brown better.
CHAPTER LXXI
BOB MAKES POPCORN BALLS
"OH, I forgot to tell you, Bettina," said Bob at the dinner table, "the Dixons are coming over this evening. Frank asked me if we would be at home."
"I'm so glad they're coming," said Bettina. "I haven't seen Charlotte for several weeks; I have been so busy with the affairs we girls have been giving for Alice. But I wish I had known this afternoon that they were coming. I'd like to celebrate with a little supper, but I haven't a single thing in the house that is suitable."
"There's the cider that Uncle John brought us," suggested Bob.
"Yes," said Bettina, "we might have cider. But what else?"
"I'll tell you," said Bob, "I'll make some popcorn balls. I've made them before, and I know exactly how."
"I'll help," said Bettina.
"No, I won't need you at all; I'm the chef."
"Well, Bobbie, at least you'll let me look on. May I be washing the dishes at the same time?"
"Yes, I'll permit that. These are going to be champion popcorn balls, I can tell you, Bettina--as big as pumpkins!"
"We'll serve them in that large flat wicker basket, and I'm sure they'll look and taste delicious. But we must hurry, Bob; it's after seven now!"
For dinner that night they had:
Broiled Ham Mashed Potatoes Chili Sauce Creamed Onions Hot Scones Prune Blanc Mange with Cream