The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2436 — Syrup Sauce for Pudding
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2436 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Mix ¾ glass of syrup, ⅓ glass of Madeira or red wine and 1 glass of water. Add sugar if the syrup is not sweet enough and bring to the boil. Stir 1 teaspoon of potato flour into 2–3 tablespoons of water, add it to the hot sauce and boil again, stirring constantly. Pour over pudding on a serving dish.
To provide
¾ glass syrup. ⅓ glass Madeira or red wine. | 1 teaspoon potato flour. (Sugar, if needed). |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2436. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.