
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Make a batter of one quart of milk and about one pound of flour
add six eggs, the yolks and whites separately beaten, a teaspoonful of salt and four tablespoonfuls of sugar
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It should be as stiff as can possibly be stirred with a spoon
Dip a spoonful at a time into quick boiling water
boil from five to ten minutes, take out
Serve hot with sauce or syrup
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Beating egg whites and yolks separately incorporates air and creates structure—the beaten whites provide lift while yolks add richness and emulsification. The thick batter (essentially a spoon dumpling) sets quickly when dropped into boiling water, with the flour proteins and egg proteins coagulating to form a tender, cohesive structure. Rapid boiling creates convection currents that keep the dumplings suspended and cooking evenly, while the starch gelatinizes to create the characteristic pudding-like texture.
The batter can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead and kept at room temperature, covered. Gently restir before using, as some separation may occur. The puddings themselves do not hold well and must be cooked immediately before serving.
These puddings are best served immediately and do not store well. They will become dense and gummy when cooled. If necessary, leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container, but reheating (brief microwave or steaming) will not restore the original light texture.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The batter can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead and kept at room temperature, covered. Gently restir before using, as some separation may occur. The puddings themselves do not hold well and must be cooked immediately before serving.
These puddings are best served immediately and do not store well. They will become dense and gummy when cooled. If necessary, leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container, but reheating (brief microwave or steaming) will not restore the original light texture.