The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1664 — Delicious Semolina Bliny
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1664 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Bring one glass milk to the boil, add two thirds glass semolina and half a spoonful butter, cook into porridge and cool.
Shortly before serving add three quarters glass flour, two more glasses milk, a quarter glass water, one or two yolks and salt.
Beat smooth, fry in small skillets and serve with sugar.
To provide
⅔ glass semolina, about ¼ pound ¾ glass flour, about ¼ pound 3 glasses milk | 1–2 yolks ½ spoonful butter ¼ pound butter for frying |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1664. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.