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Sweet omelet soufflé

A page-cited historical dessert recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

DessertVeganVegetarianOvenPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook5 min
Est. serves6
Total15 min
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  • Beat the yolks of four eggs stiff, and stir into them four tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar.
  • Add two teaspoonfuls of vanilla, and beat hard for five minutes.
  • Whip the whites of six eggs to a meringue with a heaping tablespoonful of powdered sugar, and stir lightly and quickly into the yolk mixture.

Historical transcription

Source method

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    Beat the yolks of four eggs stiff, and stir into them four tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar. Add two teaspoonfuls of vanilla, and beat hard for five minutes. Whip the whites of six eggs to a meringue with a heaping tablespoonful of powdered sugar, and stir lightly and quickly into the yolk mixture. Turn into a buttered pudding-dish and bake in a hot oven to a delicate brown. Serve immediately.

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