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Sweet Breads a La Colbert

From The century cook book, 1894

Serves 4

Serve remaining sauce in a sauce boat.

Presented as published in 1894. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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This recipe was extracted from The century cook book (1894) by Jennie A. Hansey, page 119. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

Sweet Breads a La Colbert. This is a simple and good meat entree, which can very well be served at a din- ner, especially if there are several hot entrees. To prepare this entree, some large sweetbreads, blanched or cooled under press, then cut in two; the two parts are then well trimmed, seasoned, floured, dipped in beaten eggs, bread crumbed, and fried in a saucepan with clarified butter; they must be of a nice color. Just before serving, the scol- lops are dished in a circular order, on a coat of forcemeat, poached on a dish, the cavity of the circle is garnished with green peas
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