The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3064 — Light Sweet Buns
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3064 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Make a sponge from ½ garnetz flour, ¼ garnetz (3 glasses) warm milk and ¾ glass yeast mixture. Once risen, add ¼ garnetz yolks beaten pale with 1 glass sugar, ¼ garnetz warm melted butter, a little cinnamon and the remaining flour.
Knead, beating with a spatula. After rising, pour into paper moulds. Let rise in the moulds, then carefully bake in a hot oven. Total flour is about 1 garnetz (5 pounds).
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3064. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.