This section is from the book "Soyer's Standard Cookery", by Nicolas Soyer. Also available from Amazon: Soyer's Standard Cookery.
Mix two cupfuls of sugar with half a pound of melted butter, add seven beaten eggs, and blend with three pounds of flour and half a pint of milk. Thoroughly beat the whole, spread thinly on buttered pans or baking dishes and let it rise. When sufficiently risen, brush the surface with melted butter and sprinkle freely with sugar, grated cinnamon, and chopped almonds. Then bake until done.
Serve hot for luncheon or tea.
 
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