Pies with cinnamon and jam filling
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Instead of the fillings listed in the recipe, you can choose an alternative option: 9 tablespoons of chocolate chips, 9 tablespoons of Nutella or another chocolate-hazelnut spread, or 9 tablespoons of caramel. The ready dessert can be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. To make the cinnamon filling, mix together cinnamon, sugar, and flour. To make the jam filling, combine starch with water. Place jam and the starch mixture into a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
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Step 2
2. Prepare the dough. Mix together flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter cut into pieces and blend with a pastry cutter or in a food processor. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Beat 1 egg and milk in a bowl, add to the flour mixture, and stir until smooth.
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Step 3
3. Divide the dough in half. You can proceed with baking the cookies immediately, or wrap each half in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. In that case, let the dough come to room temperature for 15–30 minutes before baking.
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Step 4
4. Roll out each half into a 22x30 cm rectangle, 3 mm thick, on a floured surface. Cut each rectangle into 9 smaller rectangles. Beat an egg and brush the surface of the dough.
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Step 5
5. Place the filling in the center of each rectangle with a spoon, leaving a 1 cm border around the edges.
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Step 6
6. Place the rectangles cut from the second piece of dough on top. Seal the edges and prick with a fork. Place the pies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Step 7
7. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 175 degrees until golden brown.