Cherry pie
Description
Homemade pastries for tea. Although the process is actually quite simple, it will take at least two hours, as the dough needs time to rest in the refrigerator. By the way, you can easily prepare it in advance and leave it overnight. As for the filling, there's plenty of room for creativity: you can add almond or vanilla extract for aroma, lemon juice for a tangy note, or even a splash of liqueur to taste. This is a great option. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. To prepare the dough, combine the sifted flour, salt, sugar, and cold butter cut into cubes. Mix thoroughly. Gradually add ice water, kneading until a smooth dough forms. Roll it into a ball and refrigerate for at least one hour.
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Step 2
2. When the dough has cooled, take about 2/3 of it and roll it out thinly. Place it into a heatproof baking dish. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
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Step 3
3. Wash and dry the cherries, preferably remove the pits. Add sugar if the berries are sour, cornstarch, and almond extract if desired. Gently mix everything.
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Step 4
4. Place the berries on the dough. Distribute a little butter on top.
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Step 5
5. Roll out the remaining dough, cut it into medium strips, and use them to cover the filling. That's it, you can now put the pan in the oven and bake the pie.
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Step 6
6. Bake for about 40-60 minutes until golden brown. During baking, you can brush with beaten egg white to make the cake more appetizing.