The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1732 — Fried Syrniki
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1732 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Press three pounds fresh tvorog and work smooth with four eggs, salt, two or three spoonfuls sour cream, fine sugar and a little flour.
Shape small flat cakes on a lightly floured surface and fry on both sides in half a glass clarified butter.
Serve with sugar and sour cream.
Historical editorial note: The author lists three pounds tvorog, four eggs, two or three spoonfuls sour cream, two or three sugar lumps, half a glass flour and two spoonfuls butter.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1732. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.