The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3131 — Eggless Rusks
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3131 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Take ¼ garnetz (3 glasses) warm milk, add salt, ¾ glass strained yeast mixture and ½ garnetz flour, and stir until smooth.
Add ½ pound melted butter, ¾ glass sugar and the remaining ½ garnetz flour. Knead until the dough comes away from the hands, and let rise thoroughly.
Beat again with a spatula or by hand, allow a second rise and make small buns. Continue as in recipe No. 3124. Total flour: 1 garnetz (about 5 pounds).
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3131. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.