The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3023 — Sour-Cream Baba
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3023 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
For six people, beat ¼ pound melted and strained butter until pale. Still beating, add 8 yolks one at a time, then ⅓ glass sugar and ¾ glass fresh sour cream.
Add a heaped teaspoon of dry yeast dissolved in 1 tablespoon warm water, 6 finely pounded bitter almonds, and ½ pound (1½–2 glasses) flour. Beat until smooth, gently fold in 8 beaten whites, pour into a mould, allow to rise and bake.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3023. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.