The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1786 — Thin Millet Porridge
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1786 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Wash one and a half glasses millet in three changes of hot water, add three bottles milk and cook until soft.
Salt and stir in an eighth Russian pound butter if the milk is whole, or a quarter pound if skimmed.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1786. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.