The Cook Book by “Oscar” of the Waldorf

Three thousand recipes from the maitre d'hotel of the Waldorf — the hotel kitchen that taught Gilded Age America how to dine, from beef tea to watermelon with champagne.

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Hominy Cakes

Boil one quart or so of hominy very soft and add to it one pound of corn meal and one teaspoonful of salt. Mix into it three well-beaten eggs and sufficient milk to make a thin batter. Beat the batter well for a few minutes, then bake it on a griddle, dropping it on in large spoonfuls and making it very thin, or they may be baked in waffle-irons. Serve maple syrup with them. Yeast may be used instead of eggs, putting one tablespoonful in the batter and allowing it to stand for several hours in a warm place to rise.

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