For the cakes and ale portion of any ritual, there should be something to eat and drink to not only replenish your body's store of energy, but also to aid in grounding and centering. Following is a basic sugar cookie recipe that can be used for any ritual, provided by CharmingPixieFlora on youtube. Cookie cutters are ideal to cut out appropriate themed shapes, though a simple round shape is always appropriate (and can be done with the aid of a floured glass or cup).
Remember to properly clean the area that you plan to cook, to infuse the food with your intentions as you mix, and to time the preparation and cooking to the appropriate moon phase.
Ingredients
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Preparation
Cream the shortening, butter, and sugar. Add in the remaining ingredients, and mix. Roll dough out to the desired thickness on a floured surface. Cut the dough into shapes with floured cookie cutters.
Bake at 350ยบ F for 8 to 9 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet. Remove from sheet and transfer to racks or paper towels to cool.
Makes about 1 dozen very large cookies, or 2 dozen smaller sized cookies.
