
A historical bread from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Cook in waffle-irons heated and well greased. Serve hot.
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Put into one quart of sifted flour three teaspoonfuls of baking powder, one teaspoonful of salt, one of sugar, all thoroughly stirred and sifted together
Add a tablespoonful of melted butter, six well-beaten eggs and a pint of sweet milk
Cook in waffle-irons heated and well greased
Serve hot
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Separating the six eggs and beating the whites to stiff peaks before folding them in would create steam pockets during cooking, resulting in exceptionally light, crispy waffles. The high proportion of eggs to flour (6 eggs to 4 cups flour) creates a custardy interior through protein coagulation while the baking powder provides additional lift. Melted butter distributes fat evenly throughout the batter, promoting browning and preventing sticking, while also contributing to a tender crumb structure.
The dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar) can be sifted and combined up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container. However, the complete batter should not be made ahead, as the leavening power will diminish. For best results, mix the batter just before cooking.
Store cooked waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months separated by parchment paper. Reheat directly from frozen in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or in a toaster until crisp. Avoid microwaving, which will make them soggy.
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The dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar) can be sifted and combined up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container. However, the complete batter should not be made ahead, as the leavening power will diminish. For best results, mix the batter just before cooking.
Store cooked waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months separated by parchment paper. Reheat directly from frozen in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or in a toaster until crisp. Avoid microwaving, which will make them soggy.