Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Nostalgia Baking



Nostalgia:  a desire to return in thought to a former time.   
 A sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time.

The other day I wanted to do some nostalgia baking.
I wanted to create something basic.
Using ingredients that I already had in the pantry.
Baking like our Grandmothers and Great Grandmothers (and many before them) did.

I also wanted to use some utensils that were nostalgic.


I purchased this sifter at a yard sale years ago.
I envision a homemaker sifting flour to make homemade breads and sweets for her family.
Can you see her wiping her hands on her handmade apron?
She smiles as she bakes, thankful for her pantry that is stocked with basic ingredients.
Ingredients that she can make delicious and satisfying meals for her family.


This measuring spoon is from a set that my girls gave me one year for a Mother's day gift.
It brings back memories of a visit to Amish Country.
We were at a little shop when I spotted these measuring spoons.
I admired them because they have little roosters on them - something I collect.
I love to use these...they are nostalgic to me.


The recipe I chose to make was something I call
Cinnamon Pantry Bars

Ingredients
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks (save the whites, you will use them also)
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the topping
2 egg whites
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Beat shortening and sugar until smooth.
Add egg yolks, milk, and vanilla.  Beat together.
Sift together the flour, salt and cinnamon.
Add the flour mixture to shortening/sugar mixture.  Beat well.
Spread batter into a buttered 9x13 baking dish.
Beat egg whites and brush on top of batter.
Mix sugar and cinnamon together.  Sprinkle on top of egg whites.
Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
After cooling a bit, cut into squares.





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24 comments:

  1. Erin @ Miss Scrambled EggFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Lori Leigh - Wow! These look delicious. I bet they have a similar flavor to a snicker doodle, but I love the idea of pantry bars. This idea of nostalgia baking is wonderful. Don't our grandmothers and great grandmothers have the best stories involving food and the kitchen? Imagine if there was Pinterest and Twitter in their days!

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    1. LL FarmFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:47 PM

      Erin, They do taste similar to a snickerdoodle. Back 'in the day' Grandmas did what they had to do, with what they had, and usually with a story and a smile... Thanks for visiting.
      Lori

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  2. Kathy February 25, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    Lori,
    I love the nostalgia! Makes me yearn for things past. This recipe sounds so comforting. I love cinnamon in just about anything!

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    1. LL FarmFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:38 AM

      Thanks Kathy! They were quite tasty...didn't last long ;-) I am a big cinnamon fan also.
      Lori

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  3. EllenFebruary 26, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    I smiled when I saw your link on From My Front Porch to Yours. Just yesterday, my daughter and I made homemade brownies. She had a craving and I had no box mix -- but I do have lots of cookbooks! They were really delish -- far better than the box mix kind! Your recipe sounds wonderful -- I'm going to pin it!

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    1. LL FarmFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:19 AM

      Thanks Ellen! Sounds like you and your daughter made nostalgic brownies and memories ;-).
      Lori

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  4. Lilly's MomFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    These bars look so yummy. But I enjoyed the dirty as well. It's great to have such wonderful memories.

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    1. LL FarmFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:03 PM

      The dirty?? I am going to assume auto correct, and go with story ;-). Thanks Pat, it was a simple and delicious treat.
      Lori

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  5. cathy@my1929charmerFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    The bars look so good, and I love cinnamon! My nostalgia baking includes my Mom's recipes. She gone near 18 years, but when I make them I feel closer once again I love your story and it's a great idea. I always pick up vintage kitchen items whenever I see them

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    1. LL FarmFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:33 AM

      How wonderful it must feel to make your Mom's recipes! Those type of memories are the best.
      Lori

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  6. MandiFebruary 27, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    These look yummy on this cold, snowy day.

    Coming over from Farmgirl Friday.

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    1. LL FarmFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:55 PM

      Mandi, Thanks for coming over. These treats did not last long ;-)
      Lori

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  7. daisy gFebruary 27, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    I can understand why you feel nostalgic. Those are some beautiful tools to create with in the kitchen. Enjoy!

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    1. LL FarmFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:58 PM

      Can't help but wonder what vintage items have seen...what they would say if they could talk... And of course the measuring spoons from my girls...the memories they bring to mind.
      Lori

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  8. JillybarbMarch 3, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    What a sweet post! Pun intended. I have a sifter like yours that is currently filled with a flower arrangement. Makes me want to empty it and try it out. I have vintage all around me in my home. It doesn't always occur to me that I could use it. Going to try your recipe today. It's a freezing cold, blustery, snowy day. Perfect for baking.

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    1. LL FarmMarch 3, 2015 at 12:32 PM

      Thanks for the pun ;-) I bet flowers in a sifter are pretty...never thought of that...hhmmm. I hope you enjoy these bars!
      Lori

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  9. The Charm of HomeMarch 5, 2015 at 1:46 AM

    That is my favorite kind of baking! Thank you for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

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  10. JESMarch 7, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    What a fun day! I love your vintage style baking goodies :)

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  11. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of JoyMarch 13, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Yum, yum! Those bars look delicious! Thanks for sharing at Idea Box, hope to see you back in the future!

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  12. CyndeeMarch 13, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Thanks for linking up at Idea Box. Come back next week!

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