The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3070 — Sweet Buns with Whipped Egg Whites
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3070 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Mix 4 glasses warm milk, ½ garnetz flour and 1 glass yeast mixture; allow to rise. Add 1 glass sugar, salt, about 20 finely pounded bitter almonds, 1½ glasses melted butter and enough flour to make a normal bun dough.
Whip 4 glasses egg whites to a foam and fold into the dough. Let rise, form buns and let rise again on the baking sheet. Brush with egg and bake. Total flour: about 6–7 pounds.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3070. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.