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Berkshire Muffins, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast

Berkshire Muffins

A historical breakfast preparation centered on corn meal, directly cited to Farmer’s 1910 edition.

BreakfastBrunchVegetarianStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep20 min
Est. cook5 min
Est. serves2
Total25 min
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  • ½ cup corn meal
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup scalded milk (scant)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Turn scalded milk on meal, let stand five minutes; add rice, and flour mixed and sifted with remaining dry ingredients. Add yolk of egg well beaten, butter, and white of egg beaten stiff and dry.

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