The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3049 — Whole-Lemon Baba, Another Recipe
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3049 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Take 3 lemons, rubbing their zest off with sugar, then boil the fruits until soft without breaking them or allowing water to get inside. Cut open, remove the seeds and grind in a stone bowl.
Gradually add 3 glasses sugar and 24 yolks, then the foam of 24 beaten whites, sifting in either ¾ glass potato flour or 1 glass fine wheat flour. For six people use one-third of the quantities.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3049. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.