The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1831 — Shortcrust Pastry with Baking Soda
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1831 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Combine a quarter pound sour cream and a quarter pound butter with one and a half yolks and half an egg white.
Add a quarter glass sugar, half a tablespoon cream, four or five crushed cardamom seeds, an eighth teaspoon salt, a full teaspoon potato flour and half a teaspoon baking soda.
Add enough additional flour to keep the dough from becoming overly firm.
Beat or knead for about half an hour, then roll as required.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1831. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.