The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1825 — Shortcrust Pastry
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1825 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Knead two thirds Russian pound flour (two glasses) with one third pound cold washed and squeezed butter, about half a glass water including a spoonful rum, a quarter teaspoon salt and a spoonful sugar.
Divide into twelve portions and roll each into a round for individual vatrushki, or roll into one or two sheets for an open or covered pie.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1825. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.