
A historical bread from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
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Sift together corn meal, flour, sugar, salt and powder
Rub in lard or butter cold
Add eggs beaten and milk
Mix into batter of consistency of cup-cake
Fill muffin-rings two-thirds full (muffin-rings to be cold and well greased)
Bake in hot oven fifteen minutes
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The combination of corn meal and wheat flour creates a tender yet sturdy crumb—corn meal provides structure and distinctive flavor while wheat flour contributes gluten for cohesion. Rubbing cold fat into the dry ingredients coats flour particles, limiting gluten development for a more tender muffin. The three-to-one ratio of chemical leavening to liquid generates enough carbon dioxide for a light rise without over-expanding, which would cause collapse.
The dry ingredients can be sifted and combined up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The fat can be rubbed into the dry mixture up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. Add the wet ingredients and bake just before serving for best texture.
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat individual muffins in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or microwave for 15-20 seconds. Muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature and refresh in a warm oven.
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The dry ingredients can be sifted and combined up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The fat can be rubbed into the dry mixture up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. Add the wet ingredients and bake just before serving for best texture.
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat individual muffins in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or microwave for 15-20 seconds. Muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature and refresh in a warm oven.