
A historical bread from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). If water is used instead of milk, add melted butter for richness. Bake immediately in well-greased pans.
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Stir together three heaping teaspoonfuls of baking powder, three cups of Graham flour and one cup of white flour
Add a large teaspoonful of salt and half a cup of sugar
Mix all thoroughly with milk or water into as stiff a batter as can be stirred with a spoon
If water is used, melt a lump of butter as large as a walnut and stir it into the mixture
Bake immediately in well-greased pans
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Baking powder provides immediate leavening through a double-acting chemical reaction—once when mixed with liquid and again when heated—making this quick bread possible without fermentation. The combination of whole grain Graham flour and white flour balances nutrition with structure; Graham flour adds nutty flavor and fiber while white flour provides gluten for lift and crumb stability. Adding the batter to greased pans immediately captures maximum carbon dioxide production from the baking powder before it dissipates.
The dry ingredients (flours, baking powder, salt, and sugar) can be mixed together and stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. When ready to bake, add the liquid ingredients and proceed immediately with baking.
Store cooled bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. The Graham flour's natural oils can cause it to go stale faster than white bread. Toast slices to refresh texture if the bread becomes dry.
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The dry ingredients (flours, baking powder, salt, and sugar) can be mixed together and stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. When ready to bake, add the liquid ingredients and proceed immediately with baking.
Store cooled bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. The Graham flour's natural oils can cause it to go stale faster than white bread. Toast slices to refresh texture if the bread becomes dry.