Melt ½ lb. Butter by setting it in a basin floating in hot water &
gradually mix with it the beat yolks of 4 eggs & whites of two,
sweeten with fine powdered sugar & season with the grate of a lemon & a little nutmeg.
Bake ¾ of an hour in a dish with an ornamented paste border
when ready place slices of citron or candied peel round the edges.
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This collection of recipes has been digitized from an earlier transcription project and is for informational purposes only. This transcription has not been verified against the originals. Researchers interested in these letters should consult the original documents housed at the BC Archives.