Crumpets & Muffins (English)

Directions

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   1 qt Water 2 oz Yeast 1/2 lb Potatoes 1/2 oz Salt Flour MUFFINS: Wash, peel & boil the potatoes, rub through a colander, add the water (just

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   then dissolve the yeast & salt in it, & stir in sufficient flour to make a moist paste

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   Beat it well in a deep bowl & then clear off the paste from the hands

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   cover over with a clean cloth & leave it to rise in a warm place

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   When it has well risen, & is light & spongy, turn it out on the table, dredge over with flour, & then divide it off into pieces about 3 oz i

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   When light enough, see that the hot plate is hot, & then carefully transfer the muffins from the tray, one at a time, using a thin tin slice

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   When they have been properly cooked on one side, turn over with the slice & cook the other side

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   When the muffins are done, brush off the flour, & lay them on a clean clothe or sieve to cool