The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1240 — Baked Whitefish
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1240 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Clean whitefish, remove the backbone and salt. Put on a baking sheet and brush well with butter, adding two spoonfuls of water.
Bake in a hot oven. Once browned, baste with the juices, but not too frequently.
Finally scatter with grated bread. After five minutes transfer to a platter with strained cooking juices. Serve a salad separately.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1240. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.