The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 644 — Onions in Puff Pastry
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 644 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare puff pastry, roll it thinly and cut into large squares. Put one onion in the center of each square, fold all four corners together over it and pinch closed.
Brush the sides with egg yolk and arrange in a sauté pan. Hold on ice or in a cool place briefly, then immediately bake in a hot oven.
Serve separately with sardelle sauce No. 477.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 644. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.