The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2806 — Fasting Name-Day Pretzel
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2806 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare ordinary yeast dough using 3 pounds of flour, 6 zolotniks of dried yeast, 1 cup of good mustard oil, 1–3 cups of sugar, ½ zolotnik of saffron, 1 teaspoon of salt and raisins.
Before baking, brush with thin honey and sprinkle with almonds, currants, sugar and crumbs from dried fasting bread rolls.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2806. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.