The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1677 — Medium-Soft Boiled Eggs
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1677 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Wash eggs, put in boiling water and cook four minutes.
When served with greens, for instance spinach sauce, crack each egg and arrange in rows on the greens.
Historical editorial note: The traditional timing is not a validated modern egg-safety standard.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1677. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.