Perhaps the older generation can still remember some of the baked goods that were prepared in kindergartens and schools in the Soviet Union. For example, one of the forgotten but incredibly tasty desserts was milk pie.
It turns out that this type of pastry came to our country from Greece. There, milk pie has a special role in the traditional aspect of the nation.
It is the Milk Pie that Greeks consume during Cheese Week. Of course, besides this pie, the holiday has other significant foods. However, it was the milk pastry that interested our cooks. Milk
pie became popular in children’s institutions, as it was budget-friendly, while tasty and healthy.
We tried to find a recipe for Soviet milk pie
.
From the Greek cooking algorithm, this one differs, but it also turns out delicious.
Ingredients for milk pie:
- eggs – 2 pcs;
- boiled condensed milk – 2 tbsp;
- sugar – 150 g;
- leavening agent – 10 g;
- vanilla sugar – 10 g;
- flour – 250 g;
- milk – 150 ml;
- vegetable oil – 100 ml;
- salt – ⅓ tsp.
Preparation of milk cake:
In a bowl with eggs pour vanilla and classic granulated sugar, whisk the ingredients until the grains of sand dissolve. To the sugar mixture add salt, milk and vegetable oil, mix the products well.
Pour baking powder into the flour, sift it into the egg mixture
.
Knead biscuit dough, which is then poured into a baking dish with a diameter of 22 cm.
Bake the pie at 180 degrees for about 45 minutes.
On top of the pie, we pour the boiled condensed milk, spreading it evenly over the surface. The
recipe for milk pie is incredibly simple, kneaded in 5 minutes
.
You can use nuts for sprinkles, it goes well with almond petals in particular.
