Vyborg Pastry
Description
The pastry is prepared simply and quickly. This recipe is as close as possible to the GOST standard. Therefore the process is long, but the result is excellent. If you follow all the specified steps and measurements, you will get a light, airy, fragrant scone that stays fresh for a long time. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients. They should be at room temperature.
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Step 2
Prepare a pre-ferment with 125 g of flour, 75 ml of water, and 2 g of yeast.
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Step 3
The starter will turn into a dough-like lump. Place it in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and leave it in a warm place for 3 hours.
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Step 4
After the allotted time, the middle of the starter should slightly sink.
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Step 5
Knead the dough. It is convenient to use a bread machine. Transfer the ready starter and the remaining dough ingredients into the bucket. Select the "Dough" setting, time – 1 hour 04 min.
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Step 6
After the process is complete, let the dough rest for another 30 minutes.
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Step 7
Transfer the ready dough onto a work surface. Make a streusel from the listed ingredients, rub the flour with butter and sugar into crumbs. If needed, add a little more flour.
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Step 8
Divide the dough into 6 balls.
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Step 9
Dip each ball in egg, then in streusel.
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Step 10
Transfer the prepared dough onto a baking sheet, previously lined with parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let it rest for 1 hour.
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Step 11
After the time has elapsed, use a rolling pin to make an indentation in the center of the pastry.
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Step 12
Fill the hollow with jam.
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Step 13
Leave the prepared dough to rise for another 40 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200 °C 10 minutes before the end of the rise. Bake the dough for 12–14 minutes.
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Step 14
Remove the finished dough from the tray.
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Step 15
Vyborg pastry is ready.
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Step 16
Remove from the oven and serve warm or cooled.