The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3144 — Glazed Yeast Tea Pastries
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3144 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Mix ¾ glass eggs, ¾ glass warm cream, ⅓ glass yeast mixture and flour to make a dough; allow to rise.
Beat well and add 1½ glasses fresh washed unmelted butter, sugar, salt and enough flour that the dough can be rolled out. Knead thoroughly, roll out and cut into assorted shapes.
Bake the pastries and coat with icing. The source does not specify the sugar or flour quantities.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3144. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.