Wash and scrape carrots If carrots are very tender, it is not necessary to scrape them. A thorough washing will be sufficient. Carrots may be cooked whole, sliced crosswise or lengthwise. Place sufficient carrots for your family inn a utensile which has a tight fitting lid. Add 2 tbsp to 1/4 cp of water if cooking electrically, and 1/2 to 2/3 cp for any other type fuel. Add 2 tbsp butter or fortified margerine, 1 tsp salt. Bring to a quick steam then reduce heat. If carrots are sliced thin, continue cooking 10 - 12 minutes. Cook young tender carrots just pulled from the garden, the same length of time. Older, whole carrots or large pieces of carrots should continue cooking 15-20 minutes.
Serve carrots with liquid remaining after cooking.