The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1279 — Cod with Sardine Toasts
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1279 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Boil cod according to the general note. Grease a deep dish with ½ spoonful of butter and pour in a little sour cream beaten with egg yolks.
Lay in a row of cod, then a row of white-bread croutons fried in butter and spread with finely chopped sardines.
Repeat layers of cod and toasts, finish with sour cream and bake briefly.
Serve in the same dish.
To provide
3 Russian pounds of cod and 2–3 yolks 1½ spoonfuls of butter | 1 Polish white roll 8–10 sardines and 2 glasses of sour cream |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1279. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.