Pie with berries on kefir (or sour milk)
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. In this recipe, kefir can be replaced with sour milk or sour cream—just make sure the dairy product is sour. Be sure to alternate adding flour and kefir when kneading the dough; this will result in a slightly lumpy texture, which is perfect for this pie. I recommend using juicy seasonal berries or fruits: raspberries, strawberries, currants, apricots, or plums. Don't forget to prepare the streusel—it will form a delicious, crunchy topping on the pie. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the crumb: rub the flour with sugar and cold butter until it resembles crumbs. Place the crumb mixture in the refrigerator.
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Step 2
2. Mix the sugar with vanilla sugar and soft butter or margarine, and rub together until smooth using a whisk or fork. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well with a whisk after each addition.
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Step 3
3. Add salt. Mix the kefir with baking soda. Alternately add the sifted flour with baking powder and kefir to the dough, lightly stirring the dough with a spatula each time.
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Step 4
4. The dough should be lumpy and uneven, so do not mix it for too long. Add the flour last and mix the dough lightly. Grease the baking pan with butter and sprinkle with semolina.
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Step 5
5. Pour the batter into the pan, smooth it out, and place the berries and fruits on top. Sprinkle the pie with flour crumb and bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 1 hour.