Cheese sponge cake
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. A simple recipe for hearty homemade baking. If desired, you can add fresh herbs or your favorite spices to the dough. The recipe is simple, affordable, and budget‑friendly. Try it. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat them with salt until stiff peaks form.
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Step 3
While continuously whisking, add the yolks one by one.
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Step 4
Each yolk must be fully mixed with the white mass.
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Step 5
Add the sifted flour in portions. Fold the flour into the dough with a spoon or spatula using a bottom‑to‑top motion.
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Step 6
Add cheese grated on a fine grater.
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Step 7
Gently stir using the same motions until it is evenly distributed.
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Step 8
Grease the baking pan with butter. Dust the bottom and sides with flour or semolina and transfer the dough into the pan. Bake at 180 °C for about 30–40 minutes.
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Step 9
As soon as the top is browned, the cheese biscuit is ready. Let it cool a bit in the pan, then remove it and serve.
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Step 10
Before serving, cut the cheese sponge into portions and sprinkle paprika on top.