Treacle Whey or Posset
Ingredients
Directions
Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of treacle into 1 pint of boiling milk.
Let it boil well and then strain.
Serve hot.
Transcribed from a scanned cookbook and modernised for today's kitchens. Where the book gave no heat or time, or said "a moderate oven", the temperatures and times here may be modern equivalents rather than the book's own figures.
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What each ingredient does
- Treacle
- Adds deep sweetness and a rich, molasses-like aroma to the milk.
- Milk
- Forms the body of the posset, carrying the treacle's sweetness and flavour.
The step that matters
Let it boil well and then strain. Boiling thoroughly ensures the milk and treacle are fully combined and heated through before straining. Straining removes any solids or curds so the drink is smooth.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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