Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards.
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
Oven and hot trays. Use dry oven gloves for trays and dishes: a hot tray looks just like a cold one. Open the oven door away from your face and let the first rush of heat out.
Method
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them in a baking-dish with alternate layers of bread-crumbs and bits of good butter.
Season each layer of tomatoes with sugar, pepper, and salt.
The upper layer must be bread-crumbs moistened with melted butter.
Bake in a moderate oven for half an hour, and serve in the baking-dish.