A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Serve with sweet fruit sauce.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Put it all in a bowl and beat it up until it is very light and white
Beat four ounces of butter to a cream, put it into the pudding and ten drops of essence of lemon
Beat altogether for five minutes
Butter a mold, pour the pudding into it and boil for two hours
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The pinch of soda (baking soda) acts as a leavening agent that creates tiny air pockets when heated, lightening the dense rice mixture. Extended beating incorporates air into the eggs and emulsifies the butter throughout, creating a smooth, cohesive pudding rather than separated ingredients. Boiling in a mold (rather than baking) creates gentle, even heat that sets the eggs into a custard-like texture while keeping the pudding moist, as the steam prevents a dry crust from forming.
The pudding can be steamed up to 2 days in advance. Once cooled completely, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. To serve, re-steam for 30-45 minutes until warmed through, or slice and reheat individual portions in the microwave for 45-60 seconds.
Store the unmolded pudding wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The texture is best when gently reheated by steaming for 20-30 minutes or microwaving individual slices. Can also be served cold or at room temperature with fruit sauce.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The pudding can be steamed up to 2 days in advance. Once cooled completely, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. To serve, re-steam for 30-45 minutes until warmed through, or slice and reheat individual portions in the microwave for 45-60 seconds.
Store the unmolded pudding wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The texture is best when gently reheated by steaming for 20-30 minutes or microwaving individual slices. Can also be served cold or at room temperature with fruit sauce.
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