A historical bread from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Rice muffins may be made in the same manner.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Beat hominy smooth
stir in three cups of sour milk, half a cup of melted butter, two teaspoonfuls of salt, two tablespoonfuls of sugar
add three eggs well beaten, one teaspoonful of soda dissolved in hot water, two cups of flour
Bake quickly
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The cooked hominy acts as a 'tangzhong' or cooked starch paste, creating an exceptionally moist crumb by binding water that would otherwise evaporate during baking. Sour milk's acidity reacts with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide, leavening the muffins while also tenderizing the gluten network. The high ratio of liquid to flour creates steam during the 'quick' high-heat baking, contributing to a light, airy texture despite the dense hominy.
The hominy can be cooked up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature and beat smooth before proceeding with the recipe. The batter should not be made ahead as the leavening will lose effectiveness.
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in a zip-top freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen muffins in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes or microwave individual muffins for 30-45 seconds until warmed through.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The hominy can be cooked up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature and beat smooth before proceeding with the recipe. The batter should not be made ahead as the leavening will lose effectiveness.
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in a zip-top freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen muffins in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes or microwave individual muffins for 30-45 seconds until warmed through.
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