Classic Culinary Arts:

Gems Recipe

Gems Recipe, part of the classic American culinary arts. Pieces such as Gems Recipe are classics from nineteenth century America, with old-fashioned ingredients, cooking techniques, and cooking utensils. Even the instructions and terminology are original, so you'll get a taste of classic culinary arts by just reading them. And these free recipes and techniques are yours to use and share as you'd like.

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Gems Recipe

One pint of flour, one of milk, an egg, half a teaspoonful of salt. Beat the egg until light, add the milk and salt to it, and beat, gradually, into the flour. Bake twenty minutes in hot gem pans. A dozen cakes can be made with the quantities given.