The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1736 — Potato Dumplings
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1736 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Peel potatoes and cook in salted water, drain and immediately mash.
Combine three glasses mashed potatoes with one glass flour, a quarter pound butter, two or three eggs, salt and optionally nutmeg.
Shape and boil dumplings as in the general note. Serve with butter browned with grated bread or onion.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1736. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.