Fannie Farmer’s Easy Cream Dressing

First published in 1896 as The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer, the cookbook quickly became known as the Fannie Farmer Cookbook. By far the most famous cookbook of its era, it changed the world of food preparation, teaching generations of Americans how to cook.

Her versatile cream dressing is perfect for her Bolivia Salad.

Fannie Farmer Easy Cream Dressing

Fannie Farmer

This classic salad dressing comes from Fannie Farmer's classic Boston Cooking School Cook Book, first published in 1897.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Pantry Basic

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 192 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1/4 tbsp. salt
• 1/2 tbsp. mustard
• 3/4 tbsp. sugar or stevia
• 1 large egg slightly beaten
• 2.5 tbsp. butter melted
• 3/4 cup cream
• 1/4 cup vinegar

Instructions

 

• Mix ingredients in order given, adding vinegar very slowly. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until mixture thickens, strain and cool.

Notes

Great dressing for Bolivia (Potato Salad)

Nutrition

Serving: 5gCalories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 424mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 740IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg

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