Miss Parloa's Young Housekeeper / Designed Especially to Aid Beginners; Economical Receipts for Those Who Are Cooking for Two or Three

by Maria Parloa

Made the same as the rye, substituting graham for rye.

Wheat Gems.

1/2 pint of flour.

1/2 pint of milk.

1 large egg.

1 teaspoonful of sugar.

1/2 teaspoonful of salt.

Beat the egg till it is light, and add the milk to it. Add half of this mixture to the flour, salt, and sugar. Beat well, and add the remainder of the milk and eggs; then beat for five minutes longer. Pour the batter into hot buttered gem-pans and bake in a quick oven for twenty-five minutes.

Raised Wheat Muffins.

1 generous pint of flour.