
A historical bread from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
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Mix flour, soda, cream of tartar, and salt thoroughly
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Rub in two tablespoonfuls of butter
Wet with one pint of sweet milk
Bake in a quick oven
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The combination of baking soda and cream of tartar creates a chemical leavening reaction that produces carbon dioxide when mixed with liquid, causing the biscuits to rise without yeast. Rubbing cold butter into the flour coats some flour particles with fat, inhibiting gluten development and creating tender, flaky layers. The high ratio of liquid to flour and quick baking in a hot oven creates steam, which further lifts the biscuits and sets their structure before gluten can toughen.
The dry ingredients can be mixed and stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. The butter can be cut into the flour mixture and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before adding the milk and baking. Do not add the milk until ready to bake, as the leavening reaction begins immediately upon contact with liquid.
Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze baked biscuits in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat refrigerated biscuits in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or frozen biscuits for 12-15 minutes, until warmed through and crispy on the outside.
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The dry ingredients can be mixed and stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. The butter can be cut into the flour mixture and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before adding the milk and baking. Do not add the milk until ready to bake, as the leavening reaction begins immediately upon contact with liquid.
Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze baked biscuits in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat refrigerated biscuits in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or frozen biscuits for 12-15 minutes, until warmed through and crispy on the outside.