The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 301 — Frying Batter, Fourth Method
Complete English translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 301 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original quantities, preparation and source.
The fourth kind of frying batter, sometimes used to coat little pies made from filled pancakes, is simply leftover pancake batter.
Fill the pancakes, fold them into croquette shapes, dip in the remaining batter and fry in butter.
Original source: Read the Russian recipe No. 301. The quantities and historical terminology of the 1901 book are retained. See the measurements guide; period preparation and storage methods are not modern food-safety instructions.