The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1416 — Crumbly Pastry: Third Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1416 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Use one Russian pound, or three glasses, of flour; two eggs; half a glass of sour cream; one eighth to one quarter Russian pound of butter; and salt.
Reserve another egg for glazing the pastry. The source provides the ingredients without a separate method.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1416. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.