The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2171 — Anise Wafer Rolls
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2171 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Whisk three eighths pound sugar with four and a half eggs over low heat until pale and thick.
Remove and continue whisking until cool, then stir in anise and three eighths pound flour.
Spread thinly on a buttered sheet and bake.
While still hot cut into portions, curl each piece into a tube, dry and dust with sugar.
To provide
⅜ pound sugar, ¾ glass 5 eggs | ⅜ pound flour, 1⅓ glasses 1 spoonful anise and ½ spoonful butter |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2171. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.