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White Corn Meal Cake, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast

White Corn Meal Cake

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

BreakfastBrunchVegetarianOvenPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook35 min
Est. serves4
Total45 min
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  • 1 cup scalded milk
  • ½ cup white corn meal
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Add salt to corn meal, and pour on gradually milk. Turn into a buttered shallow pan to the depth of one-fourth inch. Bake in a moderate oven until crisp. Split and spread with butter.

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