
A historical bread from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
cook milk, butter and sugar together and let it cool
then add egg whites beaten stiff
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mix with bread sponge
when it rises work it down with flour
two hours before needed work into rolls
then raise again and bake
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The bread sponge (a pre-fermented flour-water-yeast mixture) develops complex flavors through extended fermentation while creating a strong gluten network. Beating the egg whites stiff incorporates air bubbles that expand during baking, creating a lighter, more tender crumb. Cooking the milk, butter, and sugar together denatures milk proteins that could otherwise interfere with gluten development, while the fat coats flour proteins to produce a softer texture. The double rise allows yeast to fully develop flavor compounds and CO2 for maximum lift.
The bread sponge must be prepared 8-12 hours ahead. The shaped rolls can be refrigerated after shaping for up to 24 hours—cover tightly with plastic wrap, then let come to room temperature and complete the final 2-hour rise before baking. The dough can also be frozen after the first rise for up to 1 month; thaw in refrigerator overnight before shaping.
Store baked rolls in an airtight container or resealable bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen rolls in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes or refresh room-temperature rolls for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.
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The bread sponge must be prepared 8-12 hours ahead. The shaped rolls can be refrigerated after shaping for up to 24 hours—cover tightly with plastic wrap, then let come to room temperature and complete the final 2-hour rise before baking. The dough can also be frozen after the first rise for up to 1 month; thaw in refrigerator overnight before shaping.
Store baked rolls in an airtight container or resealable bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen rolls in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes or refresh room-temperature rolls for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.