Thread: Traditional Amish Recipes

AMISH COFFEE CAKE

2 c. light brown sugar
2 c. flour
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. hot coffee
1 tsp. soda
Mix sugar, flour and shortening until lumpy. Do not mix until creamy. Take
out 1 cup for topping. Dissolve soda in hot coffee and add to the flour
mixture. Also add egg and vanilla. Spread on sheet pan 9x12x2 inch and
sprinkle on topping.
This is a thin batter. Bake at 325-350 degrees approximately 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar after baked.

AMISH LEMON SPONGE

2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1/3 c. cold water (approximately)
FILLING FOR ONE 9" UNCOOKED PIE SHELL:
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
3 eggs, separated
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Lemon juice & rind of 1 lemon
1 1/2 c. hot milk
Measure sifted flour, add salt and sift again. Cut in shortening using a pastry
blender or two knifes. Sprinkle with water mixing lightly with fork. press
into ball. Makes enough pastry for a 9 inch two crust pie or two shells.
Cream butter; add sugar and egg yolks. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in
flour, salt, lemon juice, rind and hot milk. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Bake in 400 degree oven for approximately 40 minutes. Serves 6 at 371
calories per serving.