Sky High Biscuits

Contributor: Dana Yates

2002 Cowley Cookbook

2 cups flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

4 1/2 tsp baking powder

2 T sugar

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 tsp cream of tartar

3/4 cup margarine

1 egg, beaten

1 cup milk

Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add egg and milk, stirring quickly. Knead lightly on floured board. Roll or pat into 1" thickness. cut into 1-2" biscuits. Place in creased cookie sheet. 

Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.  Yields 20 biscuits. 

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Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Contributor: Dana Yates
2002 Cowley Cookbook

1 lb ground meat
1 egg, slightly beaten
4 T cornstarch-divided
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 T chopped onion
1 T cooking oil
3 T vinegar
1-8 oz pineapple chunks
1/2 cup sugar
1 medium green pepper, cut up
egg noodles or rice
soy sauce

Combine meat, egg, 1 T cornstarch, salt, pepper and onion.  Shape into one-inch balls. Brown meatballs in oi; cover and cook over low heat over low heat until done. In a saucepan, mix vinegar and remaining cornstarch until smooth. Drain pineapple (save the juice) add enough water to juice to 1 1/2 cups; stir into vinegar mixture. Add sugar and soy sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick. Add the meatballs, pineapple and green pepper. Cook until green pepper is tender. Serve over egg noodles or rice.

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