The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3069 — Excellent Sweet Buns
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3069 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Mix ¼ garnetz warm milk with ½ garnetz of the driest flour and 3 tablespoons of the thickest yeast mixture until smooth. Set in warmth to rise.
Beat in 5 whole eggs and 10 yolks mixed with a heaped teaspoon of salt and 1 glass sugar. Add ¾ pound melted butter and enough flour to make a fairly stiff dough. Knead and let rise.
Shape into buns; when risen on a baking sheet, brush with egg and bake in a hot oven. Total flour is about 6 pounds (1¼ garnetz).
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3069. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.