A historical main dish from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900). Beat egg whites stiff and add them last for a lighter texture. Pour the milk sauce over the finished loaf for serving.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
beat whites of eggs stiff and add last
bake in buttered pan one-half hour
make sauce for loaf: One cup sweet milk (added to the juice of the salmon), one tablespoonful butter, one tablespoonful flour
cook till thick
add one egg beaten light
pour over loaf
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Separating and beating the egg whites creates a foam structure that aerates the salmon mixture, producing a lighter, soufflé-like texture rather than a dense loaf. The beaten yolks provide emulsification and richness while binding the ingredients. Folding in the stiff whites last preserves the air bubbles trapped during beating, which expand during baking to create lift. The milk sauce, thickened with a roux and enriched with egg, creates a classic velouté that adds moisture and richness to the finished dish.
The salmon mixture (without the beaten egg whites) can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature for 20 minutes, then beat and fold in the egg whites just before baking. The sauce can be made 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator; reheat gently over low heat, whisking constantly, and add a splash of milk if needed to restore consistency.
Store leftover salmon loaf covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in a 325°F oven for 10-12 minutes, covered with foil to prevent drying. Store sauce separately in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop. The loaf can also be frozen (without sauce) for up to 1 month; thaw in refrigerator overnight before reheating.
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The salmon mixture (without the beaten egg whites) can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature for 20 minutes, then beat and fold in the egg whites just before baking. The sauce can be made 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator; reheat gently over low heat, whisking constantly, and add a splash of milk if needed to restore consistency.
Store leftover salmon loaf covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in a 325°F oven for 10-12 minutes, covered with foil to prevent drying. Store sauce separately in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop. The loaf can also be frozen (without sauce) for up to 1 month; thaw in refrigerator overnight before reheating.
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