The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
February 15th : PAIN A LA DUCHESSE, OR SPANISH PUFFS
Boil in a quarter of a pint of milk half the rind of a a lemon, a small stick of cinnamon, and a bit of butter the size of a nut. Strain it, and set it on the fire in a stewpan. When it boils, stir in two spoonfuls of flour, and half a glass of brandy.
Take it off and rub it well together. When quite cold add four eggs, one at a time, rubbing well all the while. Divide the mixture into tea-spoonfuls on a plate, let it stand to grow firm , then fry in plenty of boiling lard.