The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3014 — Ordinary Scalded-Dough Baba
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3014 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Scald ¼ garnetz (3 glasses) of the finest flour with ¼ garnetz of milk. When cooled, stir smooth, add ¾ glass yeast mixture and leave to rise.
Add ¾ garnetz (9 glasses) of flour, 20 eggs beaten until pale, 1⅛ cups melted butter, 1 cup sugar and a flavouring of choice. Beat well and pour into a greased mould. After rising, bake in a hot oven for 1¼ hours.
The total flour is 1 garnetz. For six people use ⅓ garnetz flour, 1 glass milk, ¼ glass yeast mixture, about 7 eggs, ½ cup butter and ½ cup sugar.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3014. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.