2 c Flour
1 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
2/3 c Butter
1 c Sugar
1 Egg
1 ts Vanilla
2 Bakers unsweetened chocolate
; melted
Recipe by: Favorite Brand Name Recipes,Christmas Treasu
Mix flour, baking powder,and salt; set aside. Cream
butter. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until
light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.Gradually
add flour mixture,mixing well after each addition. Divide
dough in half; Blend chocolateinto one half. Use prepared
doughs to make checkerboards.
* * Checkerboards: Set out small amount of milk. Roll out
chocolate and vanilla doughs separately onto lightly
floured board into 9 x 4 1/2 " rectangles. Brush chocolate
dough lightly with milk and top with vanilla dough. Using a
sharp knife, cut lengthwise into 3 strips, 1 1/2" wide.
Stack strips, alternating colors and brushing each layer
with milk. Cut lengthwise again into 3 strips, 1/2 " wide.
Invert middle section so that colors are alternated; brush
side with milk. Press strips together lightly to form a
rectangle Wrap in waxed paper,chill overnite. Cut into 1/8
in" slices, using a very sharp knife. Place on baking
sheets. Bake 375 degrees for about 8 min., or just till
white portions start to brown. Cool on racks.
J RICKERT (ZAEP38A)
