The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1756 — Smolensk Groat Croutons for Borscht and Shchi
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1756 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Bring six glasses water to a boil, stir in three quarters to one glass Smolensk groats and cook five minutes, stirring.
Add salt but no butter, pour into a deep dish and cool completely.
Cut into even long rectangles and fry in butter on both sides shortly before serving.
Historical editorial note: The list gives three quarters glass groats and two or three spoonfuls butter for frying.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1756. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.