The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
November 13th : SALLY LUNN CAKE
The original concocter of this favourite tea-cake, Mrs. Sarah Lunn , “Sally with her familiars,” resided in the gay city of Bath, close to its venerable abbey. I well remember in my youth seeing the antique domicile; house and occupant have long been swept away, but the worthy dame's name is insured to a grateful posterity, as connected with the delicacy thus made.
Put a pint of boiling milk into a pan, and when it has become lukewarm, pour half a tumbler of yeast upon it; stir well and add as much flour as will form a good stiff batter, cover the pan with a cloth, and place it before the fire for two hours. Beat up four eggs with a couple of ounces of powdered sugar ; after allowing the time specified, mix a quarter of a pound of butter, the eggs and sugar, with the dough; let all remain in the pan for half an hour.
Divide into cakes, put them on tins, and bake in a well heated oven.