The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1843 — Sweet Shortcrust Pie with Sultanas
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1843 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare sour-cream pastry No. 1826.
Sort two pounds seedless sultanas, scald in boiling water for fifteen minutes, stir and drain; rinse warm and dry on a cloth.
Put the raisins on a rolled pastry sheet, sprinkle lightly with sugar, seal the edges and bake.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1843. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.