An unusually short recipe can still reveal an interesting period preference. This one specifies equal parts of cinnamon and powdered sugar, making it more cinnamon-forward than many modern expectations.
Ingredients from the selected recipe
- Equal parts powdered cinnamon and powdered sugar
- Buttered toast
Method
- Mix the cinnamon and powdered sugar.
- Sprinkle generously over hot buttered toast.
- Serve while hot.
Modern reading and kitchen notes
The ratio is reproduced as printed, not presented as a tested universal preference. The book does not give a number of slices or a total topping quantity. If the flavor sounds too strong, choose a separately tested formula rather than silently claiming the source says something different.
Before you begin
Read the complete method and prepare suitable equipment before mixing. Keep any adaptation separate from the source instructions. Missing yields, pan sizes, or times are not silently filled with invented values. Use current food-safety guidance rather than assuming every historical kitchen habit is appropriate today.
Source and safety references
The edition names Nell B. Nichols’s The Farm Cook and Rule Book (1923). Its source and restoration notes are included in the complete book. This preview does not provide the paid PDF or any additional book recipes.
FDA: Handling Flour Safely · FoodSafety.gov: Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures · USDA: Leftovers and Food Safety