The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1834 — Simple Rich Yeast Pastry
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1834 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Mix a very full glass warm water, two zolotnik dry yeast and one and a half glasses flour and let rise warm.
Beat with a spatula, add half a teaspoon salt, a spoonful sugar, two yolks, half a spoonful butter and one and a half to two more glasses flour.
Knead until thick enough to pull away from the hands. Shape a pie, let rise, glaze with egg and bake.
Once baked cover with jam or marmalade. If decorating with fresh raw berries, add them when the pie is half baked, then return to the oven.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1834. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.