The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1413 — Chopped Short Pastry
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1413 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Finely chop half a Russian pound of cold butter with one pound of flour until it resembles semolina.
Add one egg and a glass of water and mix thoroughly.
Chill on ice, roll out, cover the pâté, brush with egg and put directly from the cold into the oven.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1413. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.