Classic
Description
Even a beginner cook, I'm sure, will easily manage this recipe. Preparing the dough will take little time, especially if using kitchen appliances. It's best to put the finished dough in the refrigerator for about an hour before proceeding to bake the layers. You can optionally add condensed milk to the cream, and garnish the cake with nuts or prunes, for example. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. To prepare the dough, combine butter, sugar, and honey in a small saucepan and place over heat. Separately, beat the eggs. As soon as the butter melts, add the eggs and continuously whisk to prevent curdling. After one minute, remove from heat, add baking soda and sifted flour, then knead into a firm, elastic dough.
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Step 2
2. Knead the dough by hand for 2-3 minutes and wrap it in plastic wrap. Let it rest for a while.
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Step 3
3. Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces.
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Step 4
4. Roll out the dough thinly on the work surface and cut out a smooth circle. Place the cake and trimmings on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees.
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Step 5
5. To prepare the cream, in a small bowl combine half a cup of milk and 3 eggs, add starch and whisk. Heat the remaining milk and slowly pour it in a thin stream into the egg-milk mixture. Mix thoroughly, place over heat, and simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add honey, sugar, or condensed milk to taste. Let the prepared cream cool.
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Step 6
6. Place the cake layers on a plate.
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Step 7
7. And spread the cream between the layers.
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Step 8
8. Chop the scraps into crumbs. Spread the remaining cream over the entire surface of the cake and sprinkle with the crumbs. Let the cake steep for 6–8 hours.