The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 332 — Small Pies with Brains
English editorial translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 332 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, with historical measures, method and source.
Prepare any of the doughs described in the preceding recipes, then fill the pies with the brain filling from No. 322.
To provide
½ beef brain ⅛ Russian pound of butter ½ spoonful of flour, pepper and salt | Nutmeg 1 egg for brushing the pastry |
Historical editorial note: The original provides only a cross-reference for the filling; see No. 322 for the historical method. This is not modern advice on preparing organ meat.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 332. Historical quantities and terminology from the 1901 book are retained; see the measurements guide. Period food handling and storage directions do not supersede modern safety standards.