
A historical bread from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900). A nice way to use corn left over from the night before.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Beat one egg until light
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add one cup canned corn and one-half cup milk
sift together one cup flower, one teaspoon baking powder, one-half teaspoon salt
stir the liquid into the dry ingredients
bake on a hot, well-greased griddle
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The corn adds natural starch and moisture that creates tender, cohesive cakes while contributing structural support to the batter. Beating the egg incorporates air that works with the baking powder's chemical leavening to create light, fluffy griddle cakes. Stirring the wet ingredients into the dry (rather than the reverse) minimizes gluten development, preventing tough, rubbery cakes—the lumpy batter is actually a sign of success.
The dry ingredients can be sifted and combined up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. However, the batter should be mixed and cooked immediately for best texture, as the baking powder begins reacting as soon as it contacts the wet ingredients.
Store cooked griddle cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or toast in a toaster or toaster oven until warmed through and slightly crisp on the outside. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months; place parchment paper between cakes, wrap tightly, and reheat directly from frozen.
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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. However, the batter should be mixed and cooked immediately for best texture, as the baking powder begins reacting as soon as it contacts the wet ingredients.
Store cooked griddle cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or toast in a toaster or toaster oven until warmed through and slightly crisp on the outside. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months; place parchment paper between cakes, wrap tightly, and reheat directly from frozen.