
A historical bread from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
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Mix rice flour, sugar and raisins
Add well-beaten egg and melted butter
Gradually add warm milk and wheat flour, into which baking powder has been sifted
Bake thirty minutes in muffin pan in moderate oven
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Rice flour creates a tender, delicate crumb because it contains no gluten, relying entirely on the egg and small amount of wheat flour for structure. The high ratio of sugar to flour (nearly 1:1) ensures moisture retention in the absence of gluten development, while the warm milk helps dissolve the sugar and emulsify the butter more effectively. Adding the baking powder to wheat flour rather than rice flour ensures even distribution and prevents clumping, which is especially important when working with the finer texture of rice flour.
The dry ingredients (rice flour, sugar, wheat flour, and baking powder) can be combined up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. However, the batter should be mixed and baked immediately for best results, as the baking powder activates upon contact with liquid.
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. These muffins are best served slightly warm; reheat individual muffins in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or wrap in foil and warm in a 300°F oven for 8-10 minutes. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature and refresh in a warm oven.
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The dry ingredients (rice flour, sugar, wheat flour, and baking powder) can be combined up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. However, the batter should be mixed and baked immediately for best results, as the baking powder activates upon contact with liquid.
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. These muffins are best served slightly warm; reheat individual muffins in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or wrap in foil and warm in a 300°F oven for 8-10 minutes. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature and refresh in a warm oven.