The exact appearance of lemons in the life of man is unknown. This citrus fruit is not sweet, it is sour, specific. Therefore, there is a possibility that for a long time people considered the lemon not edible.
Lemon trees were first registered in Asia, from where they were transported to Israel. The
fruits of the lemon tree began to be used in medicine. Later, culinary artists created different desserts and baked goods from lemons. The appearance of lemon pie in the culinary culture of countries around the world is difficult to understand.
It is worth trying to prepare a lemon pie yourself to understand the specifics of this type of baking.
Ingredients of pudding for lemon pie:
- egg – pcs;
- sugar – 50 g;
- salt – a pinch;
- starch – 20 g;
- lemon zest;
- juice of half a lemon;
- milk – 200 ml;
- butter – 25 g.
Ingredients for the dough:
- eggs – 3 pcs;
- sugar – 150 g;
- vanilla sugar – 10 g;
- sour cream – 50 g;
- vegetable oil – 150 ml;
- juice of half a lemon;
- flour – 250 g;
- leavening agent – 25 g.
Preparation of lemon cake:
In a saucepan for preparing pudding, you need to combine egg, salt, granulated sugar and starch, whisk until homogeneous. Pour the milk into the mixture, pour the lemon zest, mix again with a whisk.
Pour the lemon juice into the mixture, put on medium heat and cook until the mixture thickens.
After the mixture thickens, remove the saucepan from the heat and add butter to the mixture. After mixing the butter into the cream base, it is necessary to cover it with food film and cool down.
At this time you can prepare the dough – combine eggs with vanilla and classic sugar and salt. Beat the components with a mixer to a homogeneous mass, add sour cream and vegetable oil.
Sift flour and baking powder into the mixture, knead the dough
.
Pour the lemon juice into the dough, mix the ingredients.
In a baking mold (16×24 cm)
pour
the dough, evenly distribute on the surface.
Transfer the cream base into a pastry bag and place it in a pattern on the surface of the dough.
Bake the pie at a temperature of 180 degrees – 40 minutes.
Before baking you can decorate the pie with almond crumbs. After baking the pie should be sprinkled with powdered sugar.
