
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Eat with jelly sauce. Very nice.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Stir the whites into the cream in turn with the flour, put in nutmeg and salt, beat all up hard for two minutes
The batter should be rather thick
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Fry in plenty of hot, sweet lard, a spoonful of batter for each fritter
Drain, and serve upon a hot, clean napkin
Pull, not cut, them open
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Beating egg whites into cream creates a protein network that traps air bubbles, producing light, puffy fritters. The high fat content from cream enriches the batter while keeping it tender. Frying in deep, hot fat (around 365°F) causes rapid steam formation, creating a crispy exterior that seals before the interior overcooks. Tearing rather than cutting the fritters open releases steam while maintaining structural integrity.
The batter can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature and give it a quick stir before frying. Note that batter may thicken upon standing; thin with 1-2 teaspoons of cream if necessary.
These fritters are best served immediately while hot and crispy. If necessary, store cooled fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day. Reheat in a 375°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore some crispness, though they will not be as light as when freshly fried.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The batter can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature and give it a quick stir before frying. Note that batter may thicken upon standing; thin with 1-2 teaspoons of cream if necessary.
These fritters are best served immediately while hot and crispy. If necessary, store cooled fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day. Reheat in a 375°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore some crispness, though they will not be as light as when freshly fried.