The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2215 — Berlin Tea Cakes
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2215 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Cream a third pound butter until pale, adding four eggs and two yolks one by one.
Add a third pound sugar, zest of a third lemon, one zolotnik cinnamon and two thirds pound flour; mix well.
Shape small rings, arrange on a lightly floured clean sheet and bake.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2215. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.