The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3164 — Cream Pretzels
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3164 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Beat about ½ glass melted butter with 3 eggs until pale. Add ¾ glass cream, ⅓ glass sugar and enough flour to knead a fairly stiff dough.
Shape into figure-eight pretzels on an iron baking sheet, brush with egg, sprinkle with sugar and bake in a moderately heated oven.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3164. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.