
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Serve with cream.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Mix the flour and sugar
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Beat the eggs, add them to the milk, and beat up with the flour and sugar
Butter well three saucers, half fill them
Bake in a quick oven about twenty minutes
Remove them from the saucers when cool enough, cut in half, and spread a thin layer of preserves between each half
Close them again, and serve with cream
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
This is essentially a baked custard-pancake hybrid that relies on the coagulation of egg proteins at high heat to create structure. The high ratio of eggs to flour (similar to Yorkshire pudding) causes the batter to puff dramatically in a hot oven as steam forms and egg proteins set around air bubbles. The sugar and milk create tenderness through dilution of gluten and the Maillard reaction, while baking in individual saucers ensures even heat distribution and creates the ideal surface area for browning.
The batter can be mixed up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature and whisk gently before pouring into prepared saucers. These puddings do not hold well once baked and should be served within 15 minutes of removing from the oven for best texture.
These puddings are best served immediately and do not store well. Like popovers or soufflés, they will deflate and become dense upon cooling. If necessary, leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days and gently rewarmed in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes, though they will not regain their original puffed texture.
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The batter can be mixed up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature and whisk gently before pouring into prepared saucers. These puddings do not hold well once baked and should be served within 15 minutes of removing from the oven for best texture.
These puddings are best served immediately and do not store well. Like popovers or soufflés, they will deflate and become dense upon cooling. If necessary, leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days and gently rewarmed in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes, though they will not regain their original puffed texture.