The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 743 — Croutons
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 743 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
With a very sharp knife, cut one Polish white roll weighing ½ Russian pound, or ½ Russian pound of sifted rye bread, into very thin slices.
Melt ¼ Russian pound of butter in a frying pan and arrange the slices in it. Heat briefly on the stove, turn them, then put in the oven to dry slightly.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 743. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.