
A historical side dish from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Beat two eggs light
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add one can corn and two-thirds cup milk
add one scant teaspoon salt, one cup flour sifted with one teaspoon baking powder
mix well
fry in hot fat like griddle cakes
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Beating the eggs thoroughly incorporates air, creating a lighter texture in the finished fritters. The baking powder produces carbon dioxide when exposed to the liquid ingredients and again when heated, giving the fritters lift and preventing them from becoming dense. Sifting the flour with baking powder ensures even distribution of the leavener, while the combination of milk and corn liquid provides enough moisture to create a thick batter that holds together during frying without absorbing excessive oil.
The dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) can be sifted together and stored in an airtight container up to 1 week ahead. However, the batter should be made fresh and fried immediately, as the baking powder begins working as soon as it contacts liquid, and the batter will lose its leavening power if it sits.
Store cooled fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven on a wire rack set over a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes to restore crispness. Fritters can also be frozen for up to 1 month; reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for 12-15 minutes.
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The dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) can be sifted together and stored in an airtight container up to 1 week ahead. However, the batter should be made fresh and fried immediately, as the baking powder begins working as soon as it contacts liquid, and the batter will lose its leavening power if it sits.
Store cooled fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven on a wire rack set over a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes to restore crispness. Fritters can also be frozen for up to 1 month; reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for 12-15 minutes.