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Welsh Rarebit

From Domestic science, principles and application, 1914

If the cooking is not quite long enough the cheese is tough and stringy, and if cooked too long there is danger of curdling. Many use ale instead of cream. This serves 6 or 8 persons.

Presented as published in 1914. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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As published

This recipe was extracted from Domestic science, principles and application (1914) by Pearl La Verne Bailey, page 48. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

Welsh Rarebit 1 lb. American cheese, grated 4 eggs 1 tsp. butter A few grains cayenne 1 c. cream or milk 1 tsp. mustard 1 tsp. salt }4: tsp. soda Squares of toast or crackers

Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.