The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1706 — Vareniki with Mushrooms
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1706 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Make dough No. 1691 and roll as thinly as possible.
Soak a quarter Russian pound dried mushrooms, cook until soft, mince finely and fry in butter with a chopped onion. Season with salt and crushed pepper and cool.
Fill the dumplings and boil as in No. 1691; serve with butter and fried onions or sour cream.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1706. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.