A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Fine. Fold the edges well together to keep the juices from running out. Serve it with lemon sauce.
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Make a light dough the same as for apple dumplings, roll it out into a long narrow sheet, about quarter of an inch thick
Spread thickly over it peeled and sliced oranges, sprinkle it plentifully with white sugar, scatter over all a teaspoonful or two of grated orange peel, then roll it up
Fold the edges well together to keep the juices from running out
Boil it in a floured cloth one hour and a half
Serve it with lemon sauce
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Boiling the dough-wrapped fruit in a cloth creates a steamy, enclosed environment that gently cooks the oranges while setting the dough, similar to a pudding. The flour-dusted cloth prevents sticking and absorbs excess moisture, allowing the dough to develop structure without becoming waterlogged. Grating the orange peel releases aromatic oils that intensify the citrus flavor, while the sugar draws out juice through osmosis, creating a self-basting syrup inside the roll.
The dough can be made up to 1 day ahead, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature for 20-30 minutes before rolling. The oranges can be peeled, sliced, and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before assembly. Do not assemble the roll until ready to cook, as the sugar will draw out too much juice and make the dough soggy.
This dish is best served immediately after cooking. Leftovers can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 2 days, though the texture will soften considerably. Reheat individual slices in a 300°F oven for 10-12 minutes or gently in the microwave. The pudding does not freeze well due to the high moisture content.
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The dough can be made up to 1 day ahead, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature for 20-30 minutes before rolling. The oranges can be peeled, sliced, and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before assembly. Do not assemble the roll until ready to cook, as the sugar will draw out too much juice and make the dough soggy.
This dish is best served immediately after cooking. Leftovers can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 2 days, though the texture will soften considerably. Reheat individual slices in a 300°F oven for 10-12 minutes or gently in the microwave. The pudding does not freeze well due to the high moisture content.
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