The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1751 — Fluffy Smolensk Groats with Sour Cream
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1751 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Rub two and a half glasses Smolensk groats with two eggs, dry and sift through a colander.
Mix with two and a half glasses very fresh sour cream, a third to half glass fine sugar, a teaspoon cinnamon and half to one glass washed, scalded and dried currants.
Bake in the oven and unmould onto a dish to serve.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1751. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.