The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2368 — Quick Pastry with Cream of Tartar
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2368 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Mix six glasses flour with about two glasses warm water, including two to four spoonfuls vegetable oil, preferably walnut or poppy-seed oil, and two teaspoons salt.
Beat thoroughly until smooth and bubbly, then stir in one teaspoon cream of tartar and half a teaspoon sodium bicarbonate.
Immediately divide on the table, stretch portions into saucer-sized circles, add filling and seal.
Arrange on an oiled sheet, brush with oil and water, and bake.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2368. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.