The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2163 — Napoleon-Style Cut-Out Pastries
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2163 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Cream a quarter pound washed butter, add a quarter glass ground bitter almonds, a third glass sugar and half a glass sour cream.
Add about two and a half glasses flour, roll thin, cut into shapes, brush with egg, scatter almonds and sugar and bake.
Historical editorial note: The historical amount of bitter almonds may be toxic.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2163. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.