The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2083 — Crumbly Shortcrust Cake
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2083 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Knead half a pound butter, one pound flour, a spoonful rum, an egg, a spoonful sour cream, half a glass sugar, lemon zest or twelve bitter almonds into smooth dough.
Roll out on a table, transfer to a pan, form a raised pastry edge, brush with egg and bake.
Only after baking cover with berries, apples or jam and top with whipped cream No. 2076.
To provide
For six people: ½ pound butter and 3 glasses flour ½ glass sugar | Lemon zest or bitter almonds 1 small glass rum and 1 spoonful sour cream 1 egg |
Historical editorial note: Bitter almonds are a hazardous historical ingredient.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2083. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.