Mazurek

Mazurek is a traditional Polish flat cake made in many homes for Easter. Many

different toppings are possible.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 200g (7 oz) butter
• 1 tablespoon 18% sour cream
• 2 egg yolks
• topping: for example [orange jam](orange-jam.html) from 4 oranges
• optional additional toppings/decorations:

* walnuts

* pecans

* raisins

* sliced almonds

Directions

1. Put flour and butter in a bowl.

2. Cut the butter with a sharp knife into tiny pieces, mixing with the flour.

3. Add egg yolks, sugar, sour cream, and a pinch of salt.

4. Knead well and form into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and let chill in fridge

for about an hour.

5. Roll out flat and place in large baking sheet (this should be enough for a

25x35cm/10x14in sheet) on top of parchment paper.

6. Make little holes with fork in the dough.

7. Bake for 15-20 minutes in 200°C (395°F).

8. Let cool before spreading topping.

9. Decorate with nuts or other toppings.

Contribution

- Martin Chrzanowski -- [website](https://m-chrzan.xyz), [donate](https://m-chrzan.xyz/crypto.html)

;tags: polish easter dessert