The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2148 — Very Good Almond Mazurek
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2148 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Cream half a pound butter until pale and gradually beat in half a pound sugar.
Add six yolks, a quarter cup finely pounded bitter almonds and a quarter cup sweet almonds.
Fold in six whipped whites and half a pound flour.
Pour into a shallow buttered paper mould and bake.
Historical editorial note: Unprocessed bitter almonds in this historical quantity may be toxic.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2148. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.