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Corn Griddle-cakes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast

Corn Griddle-cakes

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

BreakfastBrunchVegetarianSkilletStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep20 min
Est. cook5 min
Est. serves2
Total25 min
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  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ cup corn meal
  • 1½ tablespoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1½ cups boiling water
  • 1¼ cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Add meal to boiling water, and boil five minutes; turn into bowl, add milk, and remaining dry ingredients mixed and sifted, then the egg well beaten, and butter. Cook same as other griddle-cakes.

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