The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2652 — Mushroom Dumplings (Pelmeni)
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2652 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Make a fasting dough from 1 pound of flour, salt, ¾ glass of boiled water and 1–2 tablespoons of sunflower oil. The text then mentions finely chopped onion, seasoning with salt and pounded allspice, and allowing the mixture to cool.
Complete the shaping and cooking as described in recipe No. 1691.
Historical editorial note: The Russian source is incomplete at the point where the mushroom filling should be described: it proceeds directly from the dough ingredients to chopped onion. The missing mushrooms and their quantities have not been invented.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2652. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.