| YULE GINGER BREAD preheat oven to 375 degrees 1 cup dark molasses 1/2 cup hot water 5 tbs butter 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger a few pieces candied ginger, diced very fine 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour Melt butter in hot water, mix in molasses. Add flour, salt, ginger and baking soda. Turn into greased pan, sprinkle with candied ginger. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes. A dark traditional ginger bread for the longest night of the year, and a celebration of the rebirth of the Sun. |
| WICCAN HANDFASTING CAKE preheat oven to 350F 1 C butter 1C sugar 1/2 C honey 5 eggs 2C flour 2 TBSP. grated lemon rind 2 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. rosewater pinch of basil 6 fresh rose geranium leaves In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until fluffy and light. Add honey and mix well. Add the eggs,one at a time beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour and blend thouroughly with a large wooden spoon. Stir in the lemon rind, lemon juice, rosewater, and a oinch of basil-the herb of love.Line the bottom of a greased nine-by-five-by-three-inch loaf pan with the rose greanium leaves and then pour the batter. Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from oven when done and let stand on a rack for 20 mins. before unmolding. Spread icing or sprinkle sugar on top of handfasting cake just before serving |
| Witch's Brew This makes about 5 gallons of punch. It is best for a big party. Mix ingredients together and chill in the freezer about 4 hours. Juice will be slushy. Add optional items after juice has been chilled. Enjoy! 4 quarts pineapple juice 2 quarts apricot nectar 160z.frozen orange juice concentrate 4 liters 7-UP Pint of rainbow sherbert ice cream(optional) 1/2 bottle of Malibu Rum (Optional) |
| Vanilla Extract 8 oz. clean, dark glass bottle and cap 7-8 ounces of vodka (inexpensive varieties do work well) 2-3 fresh, high-quality 6" vanilla beans. They should be dark, and the bean should have consistent coloring on the entire bean. Muslin (available at fabric stores) for straining Vanilla Extract Directions: Carefully cut the vanilla beans lengthwise. Then, cut them into small pieces, about 1/4" - 1/2" in length (about 2 cm). Put all the vanilla pieces into the bottle. Then pour the vodka into the bottle leaving enough room to shake the bottle well. Cap well. Allow the extract to sit in a dark area for 30 days, shaking the mixture daily. After 30 days, carefully strain the extract through the muslin fabric to remove all vanilla bean pieces and particles. You may need to strain the extract several times. Rebottle into a clean bottle. |
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