Monday, November 1, 2010

German Toast - an 1858 Breakfast Treat!

"Two eggs, one pint of milk, and flour enough to make a thick batter; cut wheat bread into very thin slices, and soak them in sweetened water; cover each side successively with the batter, and fry brown in lard. Eat while hot, with butter and white powdered or brown sugar."

Date: January 21, 1858
Location: Massachusetts
Paper: Pittsfield Sun
Source: genealogybank.com