
A historical bread from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
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Beat the eggs separately
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Mix the cream with the beaten yolks
Stir in the flour, corn meal and salt
Add the soda dissolved in a little sweet milk
Add the whites beaten to a stiff froth
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Sour cream provides both fat for tenderness and acidity that reacts with baking soda to create lift and lightness. Beating egg whites separately and folding them in last introduces air bubbles that expand in the hot waffle iron, creating a crisp exterior with a tender, airy interior. The small amount of cornmeal adds textural contrast and helps wick moisture away from the surface for improved crispness.
The dry ingredients (flour, cornmeal, and salt) can be whisked together and stored in an airtight container overnight. However, the batter must be made fresh and used immediately, as the leavening reaction begins as soon as the soda meets the acidic cream, and beaten egg whites deflate over time.
Cooked waffles can be cooled completely on a wire rack, then stored in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes or in a toaster until crisp.
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The dry ingredients (flour, cornmeal, and salt) can be whisked together and stored in an airtight container overnight. However, the batter must be made fresh and used immediately, as the leavening reaction begins as soon as the soda meets the acidic cream, and beaten egg whites deflate over time.
Cooked waffles can be cooled completely on a wire rack, then stored in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes or in a toaster until crisp.