The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1829 — Very Good Shortcrust Pastry, Fourth Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1829 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Cream a quarter pound butter until pale and add one level teaspoon salt and two teaspoons sugar.
Work in one level glass flour with two yolks and nearly half a glass milk to make the dough.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1829. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.