The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 620 — Potatoes Baked with Sour Cream
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 620 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Fry half an onion in one spoonful of butter and mix with boiled potatoes No. 604.
Pour over 1½ glasses of sour cream beaten with three egg yolks. Sprinkle with two spoonfuls of grated cheese and breadcrumbs, drizzle with butter and bake until browned.
To provide
1½–2 Russian pounds of potatoes and ½ onion 1½ spoonfuls of butter and 1½ glasses of sour cream | 2 spoonfuls of cheese and 3 yolks Salt |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 620. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.