The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3091 — Poppy-Seed Strudel
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3091 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Use the dough from recipe No. 3090. Roll it into a large thin sheet or round. Scald poppy seeds with boiling water, squeeze them dry, grind in a stone bowl and mix with equal quantities of honey and sugar and a little crushed bitter almond.
Spread the poppy filling over the dough, roll into a log and place on a baking sheet. After rising, brush with egg, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, and bake for ¾ hour.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3091. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.