
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
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Soak stale bread over night in one quart sour milk or buttermilk
in the morning add one teaspoon soda, one tablespoon melted butter, little salt
add yolks of three eggs and flour enough to make batter
add whites beaten stiff
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Soaking stale bread overnight in acidic buttermilk rehydrates the starches while breaking down gluten structure, creating a tender base. The baking soda reacts with the sour milk's lactic acid to produce carbon dioxide for lift, while separately beaten egg whites folded in at the end create additional air pockets for light, fluffy griddle cakes. The acid in the buttermilk also tenderizes the batter and adds tangy flavor that balances the richness of the butter and eggs.
The bread can be soaked in buttermilk overnight as directed, covered and refrigerated. However, do not add the baking soda, eggs, or flour until just before cooking, as the leavening action is time-sensitive and the egg whites will deflate if left to sit.
Store cooked griddle cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual cakes in a toaster or toaster oven for best texture, or warm on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months; separate layers with parchment paper and reheat from frozen.
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The bread can be soaked in buttermilk overnight as directed, covered and refrigerated. However, do not add the baking soda, eggs, or flour until just before cooking, as the leavening action is time-sensitive and the egg whites will deflate if left to sit.
Store cooked griddle cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual cakes in a toaster or toaster oven for best texture, or warm on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months; separate layers with parchment paper and reheat from frozen.