
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
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Beat the whites of four eggs to a stiff froth
Add one pint each of milk and cream, one heaping cupful of sifted flour, one scant cupful of powdered sugar, a little grated lemon peel and a little salt
Beat these all together till very light
Bake in gem-pans
Sift pulverized sugar over them and eat with sauce flavored with lemon
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The high ratio of liquid to flour creates a thin batter that generates significant steam during baking, causing dramatic rise similar to popovers. Beaten egg whites provide additional leavening and structure, while the combination of milk and cream adds richness and helps create a tender, custardy interior. The preheated gem pans (similar to muffin tins) provide immediate bottom heat, jump-starting the rise and creating crisp exteriors.
These puffs are best served immediately after baking while still warm and crispy. The batter cannot be made ahead as the leavening power of the beaten egg whites diminishes quickly upon standing.
Store leftover puffs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore some crispness. Note that the texture will not be as light and airy as when freshly baked. The lemon sauce should be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
These puffs are best served immediately after baking while still warm and crispy. The batter cannot be made ahead as the leavening power of the beaten egg whites diminishes quickly upon standing.
Store leftover puffs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore some crispness. Note that the texture will not be as light and airy as when freshly baked. The lemon sauce should be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.