
A historical sauce from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Beat to a cream one teacupful of butter and two teacupfuls of fine white sugar
then stir in the juice and grated rind of one lemon
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grate nutmeg upon the sauce and serve on a flat dish
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Creaming butter and sugar incorporates air bubbles while the sugar crystals cut into the fat, creating a light, fluffy emulsion. The lemon juice's acidity is balanced by the sugar while also helping to stabilize the butter emulsion. Grating the lemon rind releases aromatic oils that provide intense citrus flavor without additional liquid that could break the emulsion.
The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving to soften slightly and bring out the flavors.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The sauce may firm up when chilled; let stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving. Do not freeze, as the emulsion will break upon thawing.
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The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving to soften slightly and bring out the flavors.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The sauce may firm up when chilled; let stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving. Do not freeze, as the emulsion will break upon thawing.