Cheese Soufflé

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoonfuls Butter
• 2 tablespoonfuls All-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoonful Baking soda (Originally saleratus (historical name for baking soda).)
• 1/4 teaspoonful Dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoonful Cayenne pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1 cup Grated cheese
• 3 count Egg yolks
• 3 count Egg whites
• 1 tablespoon Butter (For greasing the dish. Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

1. 1In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, baking soda, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
2. 2Remove the sauce from the heat. Stir in the grated cheese and the beaten egg yolks until well combined.
3. 3In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cheese mixture.
4. 4Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a pudding dish or individual ramekins. Pour the soufflé mixture into the prepared dish(es). Bake for 25 minutes for a large dish or 12 minutes for individual dishes, or until puffed and golden brown.
5. 5Serve the soufflé immediately from the dish(es).