The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2391 — Small Pies with Mushroom Forcemeat
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2391 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Boil half a pound dried porcini mushrooms until tender and chop finely.
Fry finely chopped onion in two spoons vegetable oil, combine with mushrooms, fry again and season with pepper.
Use to fill small pies.
To provide
½ pound dried mushrooms 1–2 onions, salt and pepper | ⅓ glass vegetable oil Pastry ingredients separately |
Historical editorial note: This repeats the mushroom filling for large pie No. 2381.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2391. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.