The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3166 — Quick Cut-Square Pastries
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3166 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Beat ⅓ pound butter until pale, then add 2 eggs, ¾ glass sugar, zest and juice of ½ lemon, and ½ pound (1½ glasses) flour. Mix as thoroughly as possible.
Spread the dough over greased paper on an iron baking sheet and bake. When half done, cut into squares with a sharp knife and return to the oven.
Alternatively make a stiffer dough, roll it out, cut assorted shapes and bake.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3166. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.