The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3163 — Crisp Small Pretzels with Yeast
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3163 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Knead 3 yolks, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon yeast mixture and flour into a fairly stiff dough.
Form small pretzels or sticks, brush with yolk, sprinkle with coarsely pounded sugar mixed with coarsely crushed rusks, and bake in a moderately heated oven.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3163. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.