The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1712 — Baked Vermicelli with Champignons
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1712 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Boil homemade noodles No. 1707, or a pound of vermicelli or macaroni, in salted water. Drain and rinse cold.
Mix with two eggs, two spoonfuls sour cream, one spoonful butter, salt, ground allspice and two or three black peppercorns.
Clean a heaped plate of champignons, slice finely and fry covered with salt and butter.
Butter and breadcrumb a mould, layer noodles and mushrooms and bake in a hot oven. Unmould to serve.
Historical editorial note: The ingredient list gives three quarters pound pasta while the method permits one pound.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1712. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.