The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2151 — Crumbly Butter Mazurek
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2151 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Cream half a pound butter until pale. Separately cream eight yolks with half a pound sugar.
Combine, add half a pound flour and beat for an hour.
Spread thinly on a flour-dusted metal sheet, bake in a moderate oven until slightly browned and dried, then glaze and decorate.
To provide
½ pound butter and 8 yolks ½ pound sugar, about 1 glass | ½ pound flour, about 1½ glasses Glaze and decorations |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2151. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.