Bran Gems

2 cups bran

1 cup white flour

1/2 cup molasses

1 1/4 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon crisco

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon salt

Sift flour, soda, baking powder and salt, add bran, then milk, molasses, egg and melted crisco. Raisins may be added if desired.

Rice Flour Gems No. 1

1 cup cold water 1 cup rice flour 1/2 cup white flour

2 egg whites well beaten 2 scant teaspoons baking powder

Mix baking powder, flour and salt. Stir this into the cold water and mix well, then add whites of eggs. Stir lightly. Have gem pans hot, bake till nicely browned and serve.

Rice Flour Gems No. 2

1 cup rice flour

1/2 cup cornmeal

1 cup sweet milk or water

1 egg

2 scant teaspoons baking powder

Sift dry ingredients into milk, stir thoroughly, then add well beaten egg and bake.