The history of the Easter cake goes back to ancient times. Easter pie is a symbol of resurrection and new life that has its own characteristics in different cultures.
In the Christian tradition, Easter pie is associated with the celebration of Easter, one of the most important religious holidays. Easter pies are made in many countries around the world, and their recipes may vary depending on the region and cultural background.
Easter pie can come in different shapes and sizes
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It can be made of yeast dough with the addition of candied fruits, raisins, nuts and other ingredients. Easter pie is often decorated with figures of a lamb, cross or flowers, which symbolize new life and resurrection
.Let’s prepare a simple Easter pie at home.
Ingredients:
- Flour – 650 g;
- Raisins – 120 g;
- Fresh yeast – 25 g;
- Milk – 200 ml;
- Butter – 120 g;
- Sugar – 150 g;
- Egg yolk – 2 pcs;
- Lemon zest – 1 tsp;
- Vanilla sugar – 10 g;
- Turmeric – ½ tsp;
- Salt – the tip of a knife.
Preparation of Easter cake:
In a bowl with yeast pour warm milk, mix. Pour salt and vanilla sugar into the yeast liquid, pour in 100 grams of melted butter
. Put lemon zest and turmeric in the yolks, mix and add to the yeast liquid. Pour in the sugar and mix thoroughly until the grains of sand dissolve.
Pour the flour into the milk mixture and knead an elastic and soft dough
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Grease the dough with vegetable oil, cover with cling film and leave it for an hour.
Wash and dry the raisins
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Grease the table with vegetable oil, roll out the dough into a thick layer on it, grease with melted butter
. Pour the raisins onto the layer and knead them inside with your hands.
Wrap the dough into a roll, seal the free edge. Divide the layer into small rolls 4-5 cm thick.
Put parchment on the bottom of the pan. Place the rolls on the bottom tightly together. Cover the pan with a lid and leave for 10 minutes.
Bake the pie on low heat for 35 minutes, the bottom of the pie should be browned. Then place parchment on the top, carefully turn the pie over and bake the top upside down. Bake
the pie under the lid for another 10 minutes
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The pie is left to be sprinkled with powdered sugar. You get a soft, tender Easter pie.
