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DO THE TASTE TEST FOR CRUST AMOUNTS DEAR MELBA: Mix a stick of butter with some pumpkin puree and powdered sugar and spread on the pumpkin bread while it is still warm, forming a sweet crust. For the amounts of puree and sugar, do it by taste-test. PUMPKIN BREAD •3 1/2 cups flour •1/2 teaspoon salt •3 cups sugar •2 teaspoons baking soda •1 teaspoon cinnamon •1 teaspoon nutmeg •4 eggs •1 cup vegetable oil •2/3 cup water •1 teaspoon vanilla •1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin •1 cup...

Pretzels and pretzels DEAR READERS: It's not too late to share this recipe, because it only takes minutes to make. I call them Stacked Pretzels and make them to share with my neighbors. STACKED PRETZELS • Square pretzels • Rolo candy • Pecan halves Heat oven to 350 F. Spread pretzels on pan and place one Rolo on each. Bake 3 minutes. Lay a pecan half on top of each. They're also good if you use another pretzel instead of the pecan half. — Melba S.O.S. DEAR MELBA: When space per...