The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2178 — Milan Tea Cakes
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2178 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Beat six yolks and three whites with three quarters pound sifted sugar until pale.
Add half a glass ground sweet almonds, fifteen bitter almonds, a quarter teaspoon each cardamom and cloves and three quarters pound fine flour.
Chill the dough, place small heaps on a waxed sheet and bake. Serve with coffee.
To provide
6 yolks and 3 whites 1½ glasses fine sugar ½ glass sweet almonds | 15 bitter almonds 10 cardamom seeds and 10 cloves ¾ pound flour, 2¼ glasses, and wax |
Historical editorial note: Unprocessed bitter almonds may contain toxins.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2178. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.