The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1411 — Rich Unleavened Pastry
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1411 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Knead one Russian pound of flour with half a pound of cold butter previously washed and squeezed, about half a glass of water, salt and one egg.
Roll thin in a cold place, cover the pâté, brush with egg beaten with water and place directly from the cold into the oven.
The pastry also makes large and small pies.
To provide
1 Russian pound, or 3 glasses, of flour and ½ pound butter | ½ glass of water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 egg 1 additional egg to glaze small pies |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1411. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.