The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2197 — Almond and Rose-Water Drop Cakes
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2197 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Mix a quarter pound ground peeled almonds, a quarter pound sugar, a quarter pound creamed butter, a quarter pound flour, a little cardamom and a spoonful rose water.
Drop small cakes with a silver spoon onto a buttered baking sheet and bake in a moderately warm oven.
To provide
¼ pound almonds, ¾ glass ¼ pound sugar, ½ glass ¼ pound butter and ¼ pound flour, ¾ glass | Cardamom and 1 spoonful rose water ½ spoonful butter |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2197. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.