The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2401 — Open-Topped Pies with Fried Onions
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2401 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare yeast dough and roll into small circles.
Finely chop twelve to fifteen onions and fry with half a glass oil, salt and a little black pepper.
Put filling onto each dough circle and shape with an open centre as in No. 2400; bake.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2401. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.