The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2658 — Mnikhi: Hot Soaked Dry Ring-Shaped Breads
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2658 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Break ½ pound of dry baranki (ring-shaped breads) into pieces and scald with a small quantity of boiling water from a samovar. Cover and leave until swollen but not reduced to mush. Drain away excess liquid.
Add 2–4 tablespoons of mustard or walnut oil, but not olive oil according to the source, plus white or green onions, salt and a generous amount of pounded black pepper. Mix and eat hot, for breakfast or while travelling.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2658. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.