
A historical side dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). It may also be eaten cold, or sliced and fried, like corn meal mush. It will be improved by removing from the kettle to a pan, as soon as thoroughly mixed, and steaming three or four hours.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Sift Graham meal slowly into boiling salted water, stirring briskly until thick as can be stirred with one hand
Serve with milk or cream and sugar, or butter and syrup
It will be improved by removing from the kettle to a pan, as soon as thoroughly mixed, and steaming three or four hours
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Graham meal (coarse whole wheat flour) requires gradual hydration to prevent lumps—adding it slowly while stirring allows each particle to be coated with liquid before it can clump. The extended steaming (3-4 hours) fully gelatinizes the starches and softens the bran, transforming a gritty mixture into a smooth, pudding-like consistency. Whole grain flours contain bran and germ that absorb moisture more slowly than refined flour, so the long, gentle steaming ensures complete hydration and improves digestibility.
Graham mush can be made 2-3 days ahead. For porridge-style serving, refrigerate in an airtight container and reheat with additional milk or water to loosen. For fried mush, pour the hot mixture into a greased loaf pan, cool completely, cover, and refrigerate. The chilled mush will slice cleanly and can be fried when needed.
Store cooked graham mush in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Porridge-style mush will thicken considerably when cold—reheat gently on the stovetop with milk or water, stirring frequently. Molded mush for frying should be kept covered in the refrigerator and sliced as needed. Fry slices in butter or oil over medium heat until golden and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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Graham mush can be made 2-3 days ahead. For porridge-style serving, refrigerate in an airtight container and reheat with additional milk or water to loosen. For fried mush, pour the hot mixture into a greased loaf pan, cool completely, cover, and refrigerate. The chilled mush will slice cleanly and can be fried when needed.
Store cooked graham mush in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Porridge-style mush will thicken considerably when cold—reheat gently on the stovetop with milk or water, stirring frequently. Molded mush for frying should be kept covered in the refrigerator and sliced as needed. Fry slices in butter or oil over medium heat until golden and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.