Sunday, July 10, 2016

Lemon Drop Cakes


Served at the Harrington ball. It was at here that Melissa met Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara, for the very first time.
 
From Miss Beecher’s domestic receiptbook: designed as a supplement to her Treatise on domestic economy.


Lemon Drop Cakes

3 heaping tablespoonfuls of sifted white sugar
1 tablespoon sifted flour
3 lemons, grated rinds only
1 egg white, well-beaten

Mix ingredients together. Drop on buttered paper and bake in a moderate oven.



From "Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles From 'Bryony'"

All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties. www.bbbswillgrundy.org


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