Birthday Cake
Description
The recipe won't take much time. An apple pie is perfect as a birthday cake. Be sure to decorate the top. Strips of dough arranged in a woven pattern look especially beautiful. This pie will delight any birthday person. To find out when it's done, check for doneness. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Take the butter out of the refrigerator. Let it sit until softened. Then sift flour into a bowl, mix in salt, baking powder, and sugar, and rub the mixture into crumbs with the softened butter. After that, add the raw egg.
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Step 2
Knead a smooth shortcrust pastry. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour. Divide the dough into two parts.
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Step 3
Wash and peel the apples. Grate them on a coarse grater, sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning, add sugar, spices, and mix well.
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Step 4
Roll out one part of the dough and place it into the baking dish. Then prick it with a fork in several places, and add the filling to the dish.
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Step 5
Roll out the second part of the dough, cut it into strips, and place them crosswise over the filling. Brush the dough with egg yolk and sprinkle with sugar.
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Step 6
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees, place the pie inside. Bake until a golden crust forms on top. This will take about twenty minutes.