The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2141 — Another Almond Mazurek
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2141 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Peel and pound half a pound sweet almonds and ten bitter almonds with two egg whites.
Add half a pound sugar and two yolks, then fold in five whipped whites.
Spread on paper half a finger thick and bake.
To provide
½ pound sweet almonds, 1½ glasses 10 bitter almonds ½ pound sugar, 1 glass | 2 yolks and 7 whites ½ spoonful butter and ½ spoonful flour |
Historical editorial note: Unprocessed bitter almonds are potentially toxic.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2141. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.