The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3098 — Lenten Braids or Small Buns with Saffron and Raisins
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3098 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Make a sponge with 1½ glasses warm milk, salt, ½ glass yeast mixture and 2½ glasses flour, and let it rise.
Add ½ tablespoon dried, finely ground saffron and the remaining flour; knead until the dough comes away from the hands. Work in ½ pound (1½ glasses) washed and dried raisins.
Let the dough rise a second time, then form small buns or braids, sprinkle with sugar and bake. Total flour: ½ garnetz.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3098. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.