
A historical bread from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900). use enough flour to make medium batter
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cream lard, sugar and salt together
add egg, well beaten, then milk and oatmeal
beat well, then add two heaping teaspoonsful baking powder sifted with barley and wheat flour
use enough flour to make medium batter
bake twenty-five minutes in moderate oven
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Creaming lard with sugar creates air pockets that expand during baking, providing structure despite the minimal gluten from the small amount of wheat flour. The combination of oatmeal, barley, and wheat flours creates a tender crumb—oats absorb moisture and add chewiness, while barley's low gluten content prevents toughness. The baking powder activates twice: once when mixed with liquid and again in the oven's heat, creating lift in a batter with limited gluten structure.
The dry ingredients (oatmeal, flours, baking powder, and salt) can be combined up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. However, the batter should be mixed and baked immediately once the wet and dry ingredients are combined to preserve the leavening power of the baking powder.
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. For longer storage, wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen muffins in a 300°F oven for 10-12 minutes or microwave for 20-30 seconds until warmed through.
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The dry ingredients (oatmeal, flours, baking powder, and salt) can be combined up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. However, the batter should be mixed and baked immediately once the wet and dry ingredients are combined to preserve the leavening power of the baking powder.
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. For longer storage, wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen muffins in a 300°F oven for 10-12 minutes or microwave for 20-30 seconds until warmed through.