The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3239 — Red Gingerbread
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3239 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Rub 3 pounds very dry flour and ½ pound unsalted butter together by hand. Add 2 lots ground, sifted ginger and 1½ pounds molasses, and mix.
Roll into balls the size of walnuts and bake after bread for about a quarter of an hour, adjusting according to doneness.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3239. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.