
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
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Scald the milk and pour over the crumbs
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Beat until half cold and stir in the beaten yolks, then whites, finally the soda
Fill large cups half full with the batter, set in a quick oven and bake half an hour
When done, turn out quickly and dexterously; with a sharp knife make an incision in the side of each
Pull partly open, and put a liberal spoonful of the conserve within
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Adding soda (baking soda) to the hot egg-and-milk mixture creates carbon dioxide bubbles that leaven these puddings, while the high egg content provides structure through protein coagulation. Scalding the milk denatures proteins and dissolves the soda completely, ensuring even distribution and consistent rise. The biscuit crumbs act as a starch framework that absorbs moisture while maintaining a tender, cake-like texture, and the "quick oven" (high heat) sets the exterior rapidly, creating steam pockets that help the puddings rise and develop a structure firm enough to hold the jelly filling.
The bread crumbs can be prepared up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. These puddings are best served immediately after filling, but the unfilled baked puddings can be made up to 4 hours ahead, covered loosely with plastic wrap, and rewarmed in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes before filling.
These puddings are best enjoyed fresh and warm. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but the texture will become denser and the jelly filling may make them soggy. Reheat individual puddings in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The bread crumbs can be prepared up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. These puddings are best served immediately after filling, but the unfilled baked puddings can be made up to 4 hours ahead, covered loosely with plastic wrap, and rewarmed in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes before filling.
These puddings are best enjoyed fresh and warm. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but the texture will become denser and the jelly filling may make them soggy. Reheat individual puddings in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.