Tuesday, January 15, 2013

French Enamel Coffee Pot

I have a French style enamel coffee pot to show off today.   I am guessing this style is from the 1920'sDoes anyone know? 

I have made a a simple Baking Powder Coffee Cake to go with this coffee.  This was a recipe from a Depression-era cookbook.  I love these recipes they are simple and sustaining.  The recipes use ingredients you have on hand. 


Baking Powder Coffee Cake

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoon shortening
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter (melted)
Streusel crumbs (recipe below)

Sift together the dry ingredients.  Work the shortening in with a pastry cutter or 2 forks.  Stir in egg and milk; press lightly into greased 8-inch x 8-inch x 2-inch cake pan.  Pour melted butter over  top, sprinkle with streusel crumbs and bake in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes.  Cut and serve warm.


Streusel Crumbs

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Cut in butter and sugar with a pastry cutter or 2 forks.  Add flour and cinnamon.  Mix till crumbly and sprinkle on top of dough.


I will be styling and cooking a lot more Depression-era recipes.  My Depression-era cookbook collection just keeps growing!  
The teacup is by J&G Meakin the pattern in Classic White.
 Sherry
I will link this to:
 Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage 
A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life 
Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites
Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations
Table Top Tuesday  at A Stroll Thru Life
Country Whites Weekend at The Country Farm Home and Old Time Farmhouse

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