Old Australian Food Recipes

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Scant = Not quite full measure

Tammy Cloth = A fine woollen cloth

Fats, dripping, lard, etc can be substituted with your selected oils.

Clarified Fat = Melt fat then add raw potato cut in quarter-inch slices and allow the fat to gradually heat. When the fat ceases to bubble and potatoes are browned, strain fat through double cheesecloth into a pan for use. Potato will absorb fat odours and sediment.

All oven temperatures are based on the standard wood oven, gas oven and electric oven.

Second Stock = Made from the meat and the bones that remain after the first stock is strained off. Fresh water and veges are added.

Flour = Unless otherwise stated, "flour" refers to plain flour.

Red or Green Pepper = Capsicum

Stewpan = Large frypan type utensil with lid used for stews and casseroles

Muslin Bag = Cloth bag used for holding additives and spices in for submerging in casseroles, soups, stews, etc. They allow you to flavour foods with whole spices and herbs without having to strain them out before serving.

Quantities for Catering

Three quarts of milk is the usual allowance for afternoon tea for 100 people.

One pound of sugar is usually ample for one hundred people.

One quart of ice cream will be enough for 18 small plates.

One quart of pudding or jelly is enough for 12 small servings at a party

One loaf of bread will cut into 36 slices, making 18 rounds of sandwiches which will cut into 72 small ones.

A half pound of butter creamed is sufficient to spread a loaf of bread for sandwiches or six dozen scones.

Three pounds of cocktail frankfurts will serve 40 people

Miscellaneous

Golden Syrup is made from Sugar Cane and may only be similar to Corn Syrup.

Copha is mainly used to make chocolate confectionary but can be found in variety of products. Commonly called "Coconut Butter" in the U.S. The term "butter" is exclusive in Australia to the dairy industry, with a few minor exceptions such as peanut butter.