The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1878 — A Kind of Drachena with Sour Cream
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1878 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Cream a spoonful fresh unsalted butter until pale and add six yolks one at a time.
Gradually mix in a glass each sour cream and thick cream, then two spoonfuls fine wheat flour and a heaped spoonful sugar.
Pour into a pan, bake until set, and decorate with jam. Cream may be served separately.
To provide
⅛ pound butter 6 yolks and 1 glass sour cream | 1 glass cream 2 spoonfuls flour, ¼ glass sugar and extra cream separately |
Historical editorial note: The source method specifies a heaped spoonful sugar; the supply list gives a quarter glass.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1878. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.