The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3052 — Snow Baba
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3052 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Beat 24 egg whites to a stiff foam, add 24 teaspoons potato flour, 1½ glasses sugar and a piece of crushed vanilla pod, and mix.
Transfer to a mould and bake for an hour in an oven that is not too hot. For six people take one-third of the quantities.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3052. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.