Sand pie is a delightful treat that can decorate any table. Tender crumbly dough combined with a variety of fillings creates a harmonious flavor combination.
Sand pies are popular in many countries around the world
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Their delicate crumbly base and a variety of fillings make them a versatile choice for any table. They can be sweet or salty, with fruit, berry, cottage cheese, meat or vegetable fillings. This allows everyone to find their perfect flavor
.Let’s prepare a simple Lenten sand pie
Ingredients for the dough:
- Water – 160 ml;
- Vegetable oil – 120 ml;
- Sugar – 180 g;
- Salt – pinch;
- Leavening agent – 10 g;
- Flour – 500 g;
- Vanillin – 1 g.
Ingredients for the filling:
- Currants;
- Sugar – ½ tbsp;
- Starch – 2 tbsp;
- Cinnamon – 1,5 tsp.
Preparation of sand cake:
Pour sugar into water, pour vegetable oil into it and stir. Pour salt, vanillin and baking powder into sugar liquid, mix.
Pour flour into sugar liquid, knead elastic, soft and not sticky dough
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Divide the dough into two parts: ⅓ and
⅔. Put the larger part in the refrigerator for half an hour and the smaller part in the freezer.
For the filling combine sugar and cinnamon
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Sprinkle the currants with starch. Grease a baking mold with vegetable oil, put parchment on the bottom.
Using a rolling pin, stretch a large piece of dough into a layer and put it on the bottom and sides of the mold. Pour berries into the dough, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Grate
a smaller piece of dough on the top of the pie
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Bake the pie at 180 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
After cooking the pie can be sprinkled with powdered sugar. Any berry is suitable for the filling.
