Sweet cherry pie
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. This fragrant, fluffy, and delicious cherry pie is easy to make. Just mix the dough using milk, yeast, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, and flour. Let the dough rise, then divide it into two parts. Place one part into a baking form, add cherries on top, and cover with the second part of the dough. Bake in the oven until golden brown. This treat will win over everyone. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the pie dough. Pour warm milk into a bowl, making sure its temperature is 35-36 degrees. Add the yeast. I'm using fresh compressed yeast. If using dry yeast, you'll need 7-8 grams. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and mix. After 10-15 minutes, the yeast will activate and become foamy.
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Step 2
Add mayonnaise to the bowl.
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Step 3
Add another 5 tablespoons of sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt.
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Step 4
Mix well with a spoon or whisk the milk, yeast, sugar, vanilla sugar, salt, and mayonnaise.
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Step 5
Gradually add the sifted flour into the bowl.
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Step 6
Knead a soft, elastic dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot.
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Step 7
After 50-60 minutes, the dough will have increased significantly in volume. It is ready to work with.
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Step 8
Take the dough out of the bowl, knead it briefly, and divide it into two parts. Roll out one part into a flat sheet and place it into a frying pan or any baking dish. Wash the cherries and remove the pits. Spread them evenly over the dough.
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Step 9
Roll out the second part of the dough into a sheet and cut it into strips. I have a special roller for this purpose, but you can decorate the pie according to your preferences and creativity. Place the second layer over the cherries.
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Step 10
Let the pie stand at room temperature for 30-40 minutes. During this time, it will rise slightly. Brush with egg.
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Step 11
Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 175-180 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Baking time depends on your oven.
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Step 12
Remove the finished cake from the oven, place it on a plate, and while it is still hot, cover it with a towel. Let it cool, slice it, and serve.