The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3238 — Nut-Shaped Gingerbread
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3238 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
For 1 pound sugar take 8 eggs and ½ teaspoon cardamom; add the same amount of allspice if desired.
Mix in as much flour as needed to make a dough stiff enough to roll into little round balls resembling nuts. Place on baking sheets and bake.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3238. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.