The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1670 — Toast with Almond Paste
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1670 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Blanch a quarter pound sweet almonds and ten bitter almonds, pound coarsely with drops of rose water and warm over coals until partly dried.
Melt one spoonful butter; add two yolks, two whole eggs, almonds, sugar and a spoonful sifted rusks. Fold in the two whipped whites.
Spread on white bread slices, sandwich in pairs, dip into milk mixed with eggs and sugar and fry in butter on both sides.
Historical editorial note: Unprocessed bitter almonds can be toxic and are included only as a historical ingredient.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1670. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.