Pie
Description
I want to share with you how to make a "Limonnik" cake. It will be a real find for citrus lovers, as it's easy to prepare and always turns out perfect. Moreover, the cake gets its unique aroma from vanilla sugar, which I highly recommend using. Serve it with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sift flour and vanilla sugar into a deep bowl.
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Step 2
2. Cut the cold butter into pieces and add it to the flour.
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Step 3
3. Add one egg yolk and pour in cold water.
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Step 4
4. Quickly knead the dough until smooth. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for half an hour to an hour.
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Step 5
5. Wash the lemons, grate the zest, and squeeze the juice.
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Step 6
6. Place the skins in a small saucepan or skillet, add a little clean water, and put on the heat. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for about 20-30 minutes.
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Step 7
7. Then carefully remove the lemons and pour out the juice with the zest. After a few minutes, remove from heat and let cool.
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Step 8
8. Dilute the cornmeal (you can use cornstarch in the "Limonnik" pie recipe) with a little milk.
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Step 9
9. Combine the egg yolks, milk, vanilla sugar to taste, cornstarch, and beat everything until smooth.
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Step 10
10. Pour into the cooled lemon juice (it is important that it is not hot, otherwise the eggs may cook) and mix.
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Step 11
11. Roll out the dough on a floured surface. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or greased with oil.
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Step 12
12. Carefully pour the filling onto the crust. You can additionally decorate the "Limonnik" pie at home with thin citrus slices, neatly arranging them on top.
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Step 13
13. Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees and bake for 40–50 minutes until done.
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Step 14
14. That's the whole secret of how to make a "Lemonnik" pie. Let it cool slightly, cut into portion pieces, and serve.