The Sure to Rise Cookery Book by T.J. Edmonds Ltd.

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By Jennifer Weber Posted on Dec 26, 2025
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T.J. Edmonds Ltd. T.J. Edmonds Ltd.
English
Overview: A foundational culinary text and a fascinating piece of social history, this is not merely a recipe collection but a cultural artifact that chron...
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milk, mix quickly, roll and cut into shapes, bake in hot oven. CARRAWAY BISCUITS. 1½ lbs. of flour ½ lb. butter ¾ lb. Sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoonfuls Edmonds’ Baking Powder 2 ozs. currants 2 ozs. candied peel 1 teaspoonful carraway seeds Little milk Rub the butter into the flour, add the sugar, baking powder, cleaned currants, carraway seeds, and finely-chopped candied peel. Mix to a stiff paste with the well-beaten eggs, and a little milk. Roll out on a floured board, cut into shapes, and bake in quick oven. “UP-TO-DATE” BROWN SCONES. 2 breakfastcups of wheatmeal 1 breakfastcup plain flour 3 teaspoonfuls Edmonds’ Baking Powder 3 ozs. butter (or lard) 2 heaped dessertspoonfuls sugar 1 egg Large cup milk. Salt to taste Mix the wheatmeal, flour, sugar and Edmonds’ Baking Powder, then rub in butter (or lard), beat the egg and milk together, and make into stiff dough. Roll and cut into shapes, place on hot floured oven shelf, and bake in quick oven. SULTANA SCONES. 2 breakfastcups flour 3 moderate teaspoonfuls Edmonds’ Baking Powder 2 tablespoonfuls butter 2 dessertspoonfuls sugar 1 egg, half pint milk, salt to taste 1 oz. sultanas or currants Rub the butter (or lard) into the flour, and add the sugar, sultanas, and baking powder. Beat the egg, and add the milk to it, then mix all together to a wet dough. Roll out on floured board; cut into shapes, and bake in moderate oven 20 minutes. PLAIN SCONES. 1 breakfastcup flour (piled up) 1½ teaspoons Edmonds’ Baking Powder 1 oz. butter (or lard) 1 teaspoon sugar 1 egg Rub butter (or lard) into flour, then add other dry ingredients, beat egg with little water, mix all into dough. Bake as usual, quick oven. If made without the egg, use milk in place of water. COFFEE ROLLS. 3 breakfastcups flour 2 tablespoonfuls butter 3 teaspoonfuls Edmonds’ Baking Powder 1 egg ½ pint milk, or more if needed. 1 tablespoonful sugar Mix baking powder and flour together. Beat butter and sugar to a cream; add egg (beaten), then milk, shape dough oblong, and cut. Make dough same consistency as for scones. MILK ROLLS. 2 breakfastcups flour 2 tablespoonfuls butter 1 breakfastcup milk 2 heaped teaspoons Edmonds’ Baking Powder Mix into a stiff dough, roll into oblong shape, cut into pieces, brush over with milk, and bake about 20 minutes. DATE ROLLS. 1 lb. flour (or 2 breakfastcups) 4 ozs. sugar 2 eggs 4 ozs. butter 2 teaspoonfuls Edmonds’ Baking Powder ½ lb. dates or sultanas chopped Milk to mix, salt a pinch, cinnamon Rub butter into flour, add all dry ingredients, beat egg till frothy, mix all together to a stiff paste, turn out on a board, form into a roll, and cut in equal parts, put on cold, greased, and floured oven tray, and put in quick oven; when nearly done brush over with hot water, and sprinkle liberally with cinnamon and sugar; return to oven to dry. COTTAGE LOAF. 2 lbs. flour 2 moderate dessertspoonfuls of Edmonds’ Prize Baking Powder ½ teaspoonful salt 1 pint milk Mix the baking powder and salt thoroughly with the flour, and work into light dough with milk. Bake in quick oven. AERATED BREAD. To every cup of flour add a heaped teaspoonful of Edmonds’ Prize Baking Powder, with a pinch of salt, thoroughly mix while in a dry state, then pour on gradually about half pint of cold water or milk; mix quickly but thoroughly into dough of the usual consistence. Do not knead it more than necessary to mix it perfectly. Make into small loaves, and...

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Overview: A foundational culinary text and a fascinating piece of social history, this is not merely a recipe collection but a cultural artifact that chronicles the domestic science of early 20th-century New Zealand, built around the promotion of Edmonds' iconic baking powder.

Plot: The "plot" unfolds in the kitchen, guiding the reader through a practical, no-nonsense progression from basic scones and pikelets to more elaborate cakes and puddings. It functions as a trusted, step-by-step manual for achieving consistent, "sure to rise" results, emphasizing economy, reliability, and the empowerment of the home baker during an era of culinary self-sufficiency.

Analysis: Its status as a classic is secured by its profound cultural imprint. Beyond its technical utility, the book embodies a national identity, its familiar red cover a nostalgic totem in countless households. It represents a democratization of baking, providing a standardized, fail-safe approach that built confidence in generations of cooks. As both a marketing triumph and a beloved domestic guide, it transcends its commercial origins to become an indispensable chapter in the story of a nation's table.



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Donna Jones
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Without a doubt, the plot twists are genuinely surprising. I will read more from this author.

Kenneth Scott
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After hearing about this author multiple times, the content flows smoothly from one chapter to the next. I would gladly recommend this title.

Kenneth Flores
1 year ago

Finally a version with clear text and no errors.

Mark Torres
1 year ago

Having read this twice, the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. Absolutely essential reading.

Emily Lee
1 month ago

I have to admit, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. A valuable addition to my collection.

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