Royal," say our Spanish-speaking neighbors in Mexico, Cuba and South America. "I want Royal Baking Powder and no other," say housewives in England, Scotland and Ireland.

Only unequalled quality could create such a world-wide demand.

Used in Leading Hotels

Prominent chefs and expert bakers in America, including those of the famous restaurants in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and other cities, consider Royal Baking Powder the most reliable, most efficient and the most dependable leavening agent.

Physicians recommend Royal Baking Powder for its wholesomeness and for the healthful qualities that it adds to the food.

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For Making the Finest and Most Healthful Food, Royal Baking Powder is Indispensable.

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GENERAL SUGGESTIONS

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Where shortening is mentioned in the recipes it is understood that butter or lard, or an equivalent quantity of butter substitute or vegetable oil may be used.

MEASUREMENTS

All measurements for all materials called for in the recipes in this book are level.

The standard measuring cup holds one-half pint and is divided into fourths and thirds.

To make level measurements fill cup or spoon and scrape off excess with back of knife.

One-half spoon is measured lengthwise of spoon.

Sift flour before measuring.

BAKING

Regulate the oven carefully before mixing the ingredients. Many a cake otherwise perfectly prepared is spoiled because the oven is too hot or not hot enough.

Biscuits and pastry require a hot oven; cakes, a moderate oven.

When a cake is thoroughly baked it shrinks from the sides of the pan. A light touch with the finger which leaves no mark is another indication that the