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Cornstarch hasty pudding

Marion Harland’s original method for Cornstarch hasty pudding, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

DessertVegetarianStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook10 min
Est. serves6
Total20 min
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  • Heat a quart of milk in a double boiler.
  • When it reaches the boiling point add four tablespoonfuls of corn-starch wet up with cold water and a pinch of salt.
  • Cook for ten minutes, stirring often;
  • then add a tablespoonful of butter, and let it stand at the side of the range for five minutes longer.
  • Eat with butter and sugar.

Historical transcription

Source method

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    Heat a quart of milk in a double boiler. When it reaches the boiling point add four tablespoonfuls of corn-starch wet up with cold water and a pinch of salt. Cook for ten minutes, stirring often; then add a tablespoonful of butter, and let it stand at the side of the range for five minutes longer. Beat well and serve hot. Eat with butter and sugar.

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