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Hey Everybirdy. Lately, I have been really into writing on Substack. I have only a few recipes on there, but I am so excited to be sharing some Vintage Stretching the dough. Everything is free, but there is going to be a paid version eventually.
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1. When's Payday Pound Cake

Yes, I did make this recipe over on my blog. But this one is a bit different. I tried 3 different recipes. The original with 5 eggs. Another version with applesauce. The Final version with aquafaba. 

 
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Read the full version on my SubStack. When's Payday Pound Cake has always been one of the first recipes that changed my life.
Vintage Stretching the Dough: When's Payday!?!? Pound Cake
 
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Just note that I got my dried cherries from a food bank.
Great Value Sweetened Dried Cherries, 5 oz
 
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I used cherry applesauce but i think strawberry would be good too.
Great Value Strawberry Applesauce, 4 oz, 6 Count
 
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Buying bulk is a great way to save money. Because you will likely have this for a long time.
Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar, 10 lbs
 
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Again you don't have to buy this many eggs. This is just what we do with a family of seven adults.
Great Value Large White Eggs, 36 Count
 
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There is just something about bakign with tub margarine. I don't feel as worried about 1 cup than using two sticks of margarine or butter.
Blue Bonnet Vegetable Oil Spread, 45 oz
 
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I bulk when I can simply because I like saving money where I can. Because at the end of the day this bag of flour will be cheaper than the cost of going to Walmart.
Great Value All-Purpose Flour, 10 lb Bag
 
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It's the simple things that really help make life feel better. These sprinkles where not in the original recipe but they were so needed.
Great Value Rainbow Decorating Sprinkles, 2.7 oz
 
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My go to vanilla because it just tastes the best out of all the other ones. But, that is my opinion.
Molina Mexican Vanilla Blend, 8.3 FL OZ
 
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I know not the typical bean to use to get aquafaba. But it worked. I was so happy with the results of this cake.
Great Value Great Northern Dried Beans, 16 oz
 
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Love this recipe because of the simplicity of it. All you need is a good mixing bowl.
Mainstays Glass Mixing Bowl, 4 Quart
 
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Such a simple recipe, where the only thing you need is a wooden spoon.
Mainstays 5pk Bamboo Spoons for Cooking, Kitchen Essential Tools Set
 
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I have so many different types of dry Measuring cups. But I am always searching my farberware measuring cups.
FARBERWARE 5-Piece Plastic Measuring Cups Set
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I have gathered so many bread pans over the years. Wilton is one of my favorite companies for even baking.
Wilton Gold Non-Stick Bakeware Large Loaf Pan
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I was six when I met him for the first time.
Mr. Smokie
 
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I got this recipe box a while back and filled it with food dye.
Recycling Isn't always black and white
 
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I love these cookies.
$0.16 Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies
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2. Shortbread Cookies

Gotta love simple, cheap and easy to manage cookies. 

 
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Read the full article over on my SubStack. Funny to think, Shortbread Cookies are not one of my favorite cookies.
Vintage Stretching the Dough: Even a Shortbread "Oops" Can Be Delicious.
 
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I used margarine for these cookies.
Blue Bonnet Vegetable Oil Spread, 45 oz
 
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Buy in bulk. It will save you money in the long run.
Great Value All-Purpose Flour, 10 lb Bag
 
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10 lbs of sugar sounds like a lot. But just know this is not going to be used up for one or two recipes.
Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar, 10 lbs
 
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Had this in the kitchen from the food bank and thought it would be fun to add.
McCormick English Toffee Finishing Sugar 3.7oz
 
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Also got this one from the food bank. They were so interesting to use.
McCormick Spiced Orange Finishing Sugar 3.7oz
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Always make sure you use the same color of baking tin. Nothing is worse than having one batch of cookies be different consistency than the other. I mean it's fine for me because I have two people in my family who have different preferences to cookies...
Wilton Silver 2-Piece Non-Stick Baking Sheet Set