
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Serve with ices.
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Dissolve four ounces of butter in half a teacup of milk
Stir together four ounces of white sugar, eight ounces of sifted flour and the yolk of one egg, adding gradually the butter and milk, a tablespoonful of orange-flour water and a pinch of salt; mix it well
Heat the wafer-irons, butter their inner surfaces, put in a tablespoonful of the batter and close the irons immediately
Put the irons over the fire, and turn them occasionally, until the wafer is cooked
When the wafers are all cooked roll them on a small round stick, stand them upon a sieve and dry them
Serve with ices
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The low-protein batter creates delicate, crispy wafers because minimal gluten develops when mixing. Butter dissolved in warm milk creates an emulsion that distributes fat evenly throughout the batter, ensuring uniform browning and crispness. Rolling the wafers while still warm and pliable takes advantage of residual heat and moisture—as they cool and dry, the sugar caramelizes and sets them into their elegant tubular shape.
The batter can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature and stir well before using. Baked and rolled wafers can be made up to 3 days ahead; store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Store completely cooled wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Do not refrigerate, as humidity will soften them. If wafers lose crispness, refresh in a 300°F oven for 3-5 minutes, then cool completely before serving.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The batter can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature and stir well before using. Baked and rolled wafers can be made up to 3 days ahead; store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Store completely cooled wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Do not refrigerate, as humidity will soften them. If wafers lose crispness, refresh in a 300°F oven for 3-5 minutes, then cool completely before serving.