The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3183 — Excellent Potato-Flour Pretzels
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3183 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Bring 1 cup melted butter and 2 teacups milk to the boil. Stir in 3 heaped cups potato flour, mixing constantly with a wooden spatula.
After sufficient boiling, remove from the heat and stir until cool. Beat in 6 eggs one by one, until the dough is loose enough to form pretzels.
Roll out the pretzels on a napkin, then transfer to a baking sheet and bake. The ingredient list gives 1 cup butter, 2 cups milk, 3 cups potato flour, 6 eggs, and salt and sugar to taste.
To provide
1 cup butter and 2 cups milk. 3 cups potato flour. | 6 eggs; salt and sugar to taste. |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3183. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.