The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2828 — Skantsy, Fried Pastry Pieces (Supplement to Section XIX)
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2828 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Knead a fairly stiff dough from 1½ glasses of sour cream, 2 eggs, ¼ pound of butter, a teaspoon of salt and flour. Roll out a large thin sheet, cut it into assorted shapes and lower the pieces into boiling fat.
When golden on one side, turn and fry the other. Serve hot with coffee. Alternatively, after frying the first side and turning, spread the pieces with sieved tvorog loosened with eggs and milk, then fry again.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2828. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.