the
center, add the yolks and mix it gradually with the water into a
smooth batter; beat it with a wooden spoon for 5 minutes; then add
the whites of the eggs, beaten to a stiff froth; put a large
fryingpan with 1/2 tablespoonful lard and butter over the fire; when
hot pour in some of the mixture, sufficient to cover the bottom of
pan, about 1/8 of an inch in thickness, shake the pan to and fro and
bake till light brown on the underside; slip the pancake onto a
large plate, put a little butter and lard in center, put over the
fryingpan, turn the pancake back into the pan and bake a light
brown; slip the cake onto a hot plate and serve either with syrup,
sugar or jelly; continue the baking until all the batter is used.

397. +Lemon Pancakes.+-- Bake pancakes the same as in foregoing
recipe and when done squeeze over each one some lemon juice, dust
with sugar and lay them over one another; stir 1 tablespoonful
butter with 3 tablespoonfuls powdered sugar to a cream, set it in a
saucepan of hot water and stir till thin; cut the pancakes into
pieces, pour some of the sauce over each piece and serve hot.

398. +Peach Pancakes.+-- Pare and cut some ripe peaches into fine
slices, sprinkle them with sugar and set in a cool place for 1 hour;
bake the pancakes the same as in foregoing recipe and lay the
peaches between.

399. +Apple Pancakes.+-- Mix 2 cups sifted flour with 2 cups water, 1/2
teaspoonful salt and the yolks of 3 eggs; when these are well mixed
together add the whites of the eggs, beaten to a stiff froth; place
a fryingpan with 1 tablespoonful lard over the fire; when hot pour
in some of the mixture, about 1/4 inch in thickness, put over this a
thick layer of very finely cut apples, slip a knife underneath the
pancake to keep it from burning and shake the pan too and fro; when
the underside is a light brown slip the pancake onto a plate; put a
piece of butter and lard on top of the apples, lay the fryingpan
over it and turn the pancake over into the pan; cover the pan and
let it fry slowly until apples are soft; slip the pancake onto a hot
plate and set it over a saucepan of hot water until the remaining
mixture is baked the same way. These ingredients will make from 3 to
4 cakes, according to the size of pan. They can be served separately
or piled on top of one another. Sprinkle some sugar over each
pancake.

400. +Apple Fritters.+-- 1 pint flour sifted with 1 teaspoonful
baking powder, 3 eggs, 3 tablespoonfu