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

by Maria Parloa

Raised Flannel Cakes.

1/2 pint of flour.

1 gill of corn meal.

2-1/2 gills of milk.

1 teaspoonful of sugar.

1/2 teaspoonful of salt.

1 tablespoonful of yeast.

1 egg.

1 tablespoonful of butter.

Boil the milk and pour it on the corn meal. Let this stand until it becomes tepid. Add the yeast, and pour the liquid mixture on the dry ingredients. Beat well; then cover the bowl and let it stand in a warm place over night. In the morning add the egg, white and yolk beaten separately. Fry the cakes on a griddle.