The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3020 — Ordinary Baba
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3020 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
For a baba about ¾ arshin high, beat 2 glasses (about 12) eggs well. Mix in 2 glasses melted butter and ¾ glass yeast mixture, then add 5 loosely filled glasses of flour. Beat thoroughly and let rise.
Add about ¾ glass sugar, some salt, and cardamom or cinnamon. Beat again, fill one-third of a mould and, when risen, bake in a hot oven for an hour. For six people take half the amount.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3020. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.