The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 361 — Pancake-Wrapped Pies with Brain Filling
English editorial translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 361 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, with historical measures, method and source.
Prepare pancakes as in the general note No. 359.
The historical filling uses brains from one calf or half a beef head, soaked in changes of cold water, with veins and membranes removed, as described in the original.
Rub the prepared brains with one spoonful of butter, salt and fry while stirring. Add dill and more salt.
Spread over each pancake, roll into a tube and finish according to the general note.
To provide
Pancakes: 3 glasses of milk, 2 glasses of flour and ¾ teaspoon of salt Optional 2 eggs or 2 yolks | ⅛ pound of bacon fat or ¼ pound of butter Filling: brains, 1 spoonful of butter, salt, pepper and dill |
Historical editorial note: This historical preparation of brain tissue does not provide modern safe handling or cooking temperatures.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 361. 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.