Why are sweet pies still relevant? In fact, such pies can long ago be replaced by a simple biscuit or cake. Why then continue to bake a sweet pie?
The matter lies in traditions, which in many countries are observed. Sweet pie is not just a sugary pastry with jam. For most people, sweet pies are associated with their favorite grandmother, with spending time with friends or family. In addition, sweet pie is associated with history.
Peasants used to be unable to buy cakes and other confectionery. That’s why they prepared pies with fruit.
Nowadays, a pie is a budget version of a cake. Let’s prepare one of the simple sweet pies.
Ingredients for sweet pie:
- eggs – 3 pcs;
- salt – a pinch;
- sugar – 180 g;
- vanilla sugar – 10 g;
- vegetable oil – 150 ml;
- milk – 150 ml;
- flour – 380 g;
- leavening agent – 10 g;
- jam.
Preparation of sweet pie:
In a bowl break the eggs, mix with salt. Start beating eggs with a mixer, gradually pour sugar and vanilla sugar, bring to a white fluffy
mass. Pour vegetable oil and milk into the egg mass, continue beating
.
Sift flour and baking powder into the mixture, knead a slightly thick dough with a mixer.
Place ½ of the dough in a baking dish, cover it with parchment beforehand
.
Bake the cake at 180 degrees for 15 minutes.
Then cover half of the slightly set dough with the second part of the dough.
Put jam into a pastry bag and make a pattern on the surface of the dough
.
You can also make a pattern with a wooden skewer.
Bake the cake at 180 degrees for 35 minutes.
For such a pie, any jam will do, be it apple or strawberry. The pie is perfect for a tea party.
