Apple Pie
Description
This recipe won’t take much time. At first glance, the "Chrysanthemum" pie seems labor-intensive. In fact, it can be made in between other tasks. While the dough is rising, prepare the apples. And shaping the pie is even easier. Be sure to make this beautiful and delicious pastry. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir and leave for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
After the time has elapsed, add the vegetable oil. Stir.
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Step 4
Add the flour.
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Step 5
Start kneading with a spoon. As soon as the dough begins to come together in clumps, knead it by hand until smooth.
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Step 6
The finished dough should be soft, elastic, and not sticky to the hands. Round the dough, transfer it to a bowl, and make a cross-shaped cut on top. Cover with a towel and leave for 1 hour in a warm place.
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Step 7
After the time has passed, the dough will noticeably increase in volume. It is ready to be shaped.
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Step 8
Remove the core from the apples. Slice them into very thin wedges.
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Step 9
If the apples are a bit tart, you can lightly sprinkle them with sugar. This is optional.
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Step 10
Roll out the dough into a 0.3 cm thick layer. Cut out circles using a glass.
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Step 11
Shape the pie. Take a small round of dough, place an apple slice on it, cover with the second half, and seal the edges.
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Step 12
Take a baking dish. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Arrange the pieces in a circle around the dish, thus forming a "chrysanthemum".
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Step 13
Lightly press the prepared pie with your palm and brush it with beaten egg. Bake in an oven preheated to 170 degrees for 35–40 minutes. Take into account the characteristics of your oven.
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Step 14
After the allotted time, remove the pie from the oven.
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Step 15
Transfer it to a serving dish and dust with powdered sugar. The pie can be served either warm or completely cooled.
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Step 16
Done. Serve immediately.