The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3024 — White Baba
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3024 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Melt and strain ½ pound butter, then beat until pale. Add 16 yolks one by one, ¼ pound sugar, 1½ glasses fresh sour cream, 1½ tablespoons thick yeast mixture and either about 10 bitter almonds or star anise.
Mix in 1 pound flour until smooth; fold in the foam of 16 beaten whites. Pour into a mould, let rise and bake. For six people make half the quantity.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3024. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.