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)
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