The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3228 — Gingerbread, Another Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3228 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Scald rye flour with hot honey and spices. Beat with a spatula until the mixture begins to lighten, cover with linen and put in a cold place for three days.
Bring back to a warm room, add 3 zolotniks potash and beat for as long as possible. Divide among paper moulds and proceed as in recipe No. 3227.
After baking, keep in a cold place for an entire month.
Historical editorial note: The three-day resting and month-long storage instructions are historical and are not verified modern food-safety guidance.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3228. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.