Excellent light Puffs

New system of domestic cookery, forme... · Rundell, Maria Eliza Ketelby · 1806
Source
New system of domestic cookery, formed upon principles of economy, and adapted to the use of private families
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Ingredients (8)
Instructions (6)
  1. Mix two spoonfuls of flour, a little grated lemonpeel, some nutmeg, half a spoonful of brandy, a little loaf sugar, and one egg.
  2. Fry it enough, but not brown.
  3. Beat it in a mortar with five eggs, whites and yelks.
  4. Put a quantity of lard in a fryingpan, and when quite hot, drop a dessert spoonful of batter at a time.
  5. Turn as they brown.
  6. Serve immediately.
Original Text
Excellent light Puffs. Mix two spoonfuls of flour, a little grated lemonpeel, some nutmeg, half a spoonful of brandy, a little loaf sugar, and one egg: then fry it enough, but not brown; beat it in a mortar with five eggs, whites and yelks; put a quantity of lard in a fryingpan, and when quite hot, drop a dessert spoonful of batter at a time: turn as they brown. They will be large. Serve immediately. Sweet sauce.
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