The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 384 — Croutons from Fine Buckwheat Groats
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 384 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Bring two glasses of water to the boil. Add ½ Russian pound of fine buckwheat groats and ¼ teaspoon of salt, and cook.
Turn onto a dish, smooth, cool and cut into squares. Fry in butter and serve with borscht or other shchi.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 384. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.