Classic cake with custard cream
Description
The recipe won't take much time. I consider this pastry quite simple, provided you have basic knowledge of baking. And there's always time to learn. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Sift the flour into a deep bowl. Then grate the cold butter into it.
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Step 2
Add the eggs and salt.
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Step 3
Next, mix the vodka with water. Pour the liquid into the other ingredients.
- 4
Step 4
Knead a stiff dough. Divide it into 8-9 parts and refrigerate for 30-120 minutes.
- 5
Step 5
Meanwhile, prepare the cream. In a saucepan, mix half of the milk with sugar.
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Step 6
In another container, whisk the remaining milk with vanilla, eggs, and flour.
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Step 7
Place the saucepan with milk and sugar over low heat. Stir for a couple of minutes.
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Step 8
Then gradually pour in the beaten mixture in parts, stirring constantly. Bring the cream to a boil, then simmer over low heat until thickened. Finally, remove it from the heat and let it cool.
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Step 9
Roll out the slightly frozen pieces of dough into flatbreads. Prick with a fork around the edges.
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Step 10
Bake the cakes on a baking sheet at 180 degrees for 8 minutes.
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Step 11
Assemble the cake. Stack the layers on top of each other, spreading each with cream. Break one layer into pieces and use them to decorate the "Napoleon." That's it! Let the cake chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to allow it to absorb the flavors.