
A historical side dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Take one pint of hot boiled hominy, two eggs, half a teaspoonful of salt and a tablespoonful of flour
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thin it a little with cold milk
when cold add a teaspoonful of baking powder
mix thoroughly
drop tablespoonfuls of it into hot fat and fry to a delicate brown
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Combining hot hominy with eggs creates a cohesive batter through protein coagulation, while cooling the mixture before adding baking powder prevents premature gas release. The baking powder creates carbon dioxide bubbles when the cold batter hits hot fat, producing light, airy fritters with crispy exteriors. The starch in hominy gelatinizes during boiling, then sets as it cools, providing structure that holds the fritter shape during frying.
The cooked hominy can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. The batter can be mixed (minus the baking powder) up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated; stir in the baking powder just before frying for maximum lift.
Store cooled fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven on a wire rack for 8-10 minutes to recrisp the exterior. Do not microwave, as this will make them soggy. Fritters can also be frozen for up to 1 month; reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for 12-15 minutes.
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The cooked hominy can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. The batter can be mixed (minus the baking powder) up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated; stir in the baking powder just before frying for maximum lift.
Store cooled fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven on a wire rack for 8-10 minutes to recrisp the exterior. Do not microwave, as this will make them soggy. Fritters can also be frozen for up to 1 month; reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for 12-15 minutes.