Mondelbrote

Interesting - obviously there are several versions for mondelbrote. We already had 2 additional versions on the website. I think the one on the yellow paper most closely resembles the version Shawine has for Nana's recipe.

Croissants

This is the recipe for the croissants that Gag always took to Thanksgiving dinners.  I sure missed those this year!

The Cake

Important to add in order below

4 heaping Tablespoons Hershey's cocoa
1 square butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water

Heat the above ingredients on low to a boil using a small saucepan.

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
Sift above together in large bowl. Pour in hot mixture and mix.

Add:
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla

When all ingredients are mixed, pour batter into a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for approximately 35 minutes.

Frosting

One square butter
Four heaping tablespoons Hershey's cocoa powder
5 tablespoons milk
Heat above items and mix thoroughly. Then add:
3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
Appx. 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Frost cake when still hot. Start making the frosting about 5 min before cake is done.