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- Betty, can you use regular flour when the recipe calls for self rising flour?
- How do you make salmon cakes? --Wanda
- Is it always neccessary to use a double boiler to melt chocolate? -Debbie
- Can you put up a recipe for meatloaf? I totally want some, but don't know how to make one... --Bebs
Active vs. Fast-Rising Yeast
My recipe calls for fast-rising yeast. I have active dry yeast. Can I use it, and how? —Steve
Steve, yes absolutely, you can use active dry yeast in place of fast-rising yeast. It just might take your dough a little longer to rise. Happy baking!

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QuestionHi Betty, I have been searching everywhere and I can't seem to find my recipe card with your no-bake peanut butter cookie recipe. Will you please give me that recipe and help me out? I've been looking for it for days now. My dad wants some peanut butter cookies and I want to make them for him, they are delicious. Thank you for your time and wonderful recipes. God bless. --PeggyMarch 2012
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QuestionDo you have German Chocolate Cake? --BrandonMarch 2012
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QuestionMy Grandmother cooked these wonderful "cookies" called teacakes. Do you have a recipe for them? --DianneMarch 2012
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QuestionHi Betty, I love using my broiler, but the cleanup is impossible! How can I make cleaning up a messy broiler pan easier? --AndreaMarch 2012
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QuestionCould you add a recipe for kielbasa? --AnnMarch 2012
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Can you tell me what I am doing wrong when I make corn bread? When I cut into it just falls apart. What am I doing wrong? Thanks,
—Ruth
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QuestionHow do you make cream cheese icing for cupcakes? Thank you. --LorettaMarch 2012
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My recipe calls for fast-rising yeast. I have active dry yeast. Can I use it, and how? —Steve
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I just went peach picking and would like to substitute my fresh peaches in recipes that called for canned. Is there an easy way to remove the skin from fresh peaches? – Louise
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Is there anything that can be substituted for the horseradish?
--TammyApril 2012





