The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1794 — Excellent Waffles
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1794 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Cream one glass melted very fresh butter while still slightly warm with six yolks and eight teaspoons fine sugar until pale.
Add a glass cream, stir well, then two thirds glass fine wheat flour and mix until smooth.
Just before baking fold in six whipped whites without overmixing, then cook in waffle irons.
Historical editorial note: The source lists one glass butter, one glass cream, six eggs, two thirds glass flour and eight teaspoons sugar.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1794. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.