Granny’s Fruit Bars

CAPE ARGUS - 1939, February 11

Anyone can bake with the help of Royal’s Double Action Baking Powder!

The most inexperienced cook can bake a cake with confidence – if she uses Royal. For this unique Baking Powder has a scientifically regulated “Double Action” that ensures success before it is put into the oven.

The first action takes place in the batter when the leavening process really should begin. The second action takes place in the heat of the oven when the Cream of Tartar completes the regulated raising process ensuring a cake that is light, even-textured and delicious. There is no fear of failure or waste of ingredients if you use this balanced and economical baking powder.

Order a tin of Royal today, and make some “Granny’s Fruit Bars.” They are delicious and nourishing. Especially good for children.

GRANNY’S FRUIT BARS

125 ml butter

375 ml yellow sugar

2 eggs

250 ml raisins cut into quarters

250 ml currants

250 ml dates cut finely

125 ml chopped walnuts

562,5 ml flour (2¼ cups)

250 ml oats

10 ml mixed spice

1,5 ml salt

10 ml Royal Baking Powder

125 ml milk

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, beating each in well.

Add cleaned and prepared fruits and oats.

Sieve in the flour, spice, salt and baking powder alternatively with the milk.

Mix well and spread on 2 well-greased Swiss roll tins, 40 x 25 cm (15 x 10 inches).

Bake 10 to 15 minutes in moderate oven 400°F / 200°C.

Cut into bars when cool, and when cold, store in airtight tin.