The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2164 — Poppy-Seed Pastries
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2164 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Roll pastry No. 2162 thin, cut rounds with a glass and arrange on buttered paper.
Scald half a glass poppy seeds, cover for an hour, drain, squeeze dry and grind.
Mix with half a pound sugar, cinnamon and two eggs; spread over pastry and bake.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2164. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.