Apple pie
Description
The baking is simple and quick. If you haven’t baked the “Tea Rose” pie yet, I strongly recommend fixing that gap this coming weekend; it’s very tasty and also simple. The result will delight everyone, this pie is within the reach of even the most inexperienced housewife. Check the recipe and take note. The baking is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Mix 30 ml of milk, dry yeast and 1 tsp of sugar, and let the mixture stand for about 5–7 minutes.
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Step 3
In a deep mixing bowl, pour in the sifted flour, add the salt, the remaining sugar, and the milk.
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Step 4
Add pieces of butter, pour in the yeast mixture, knead the dough. You can do this by hand, or with a mixer, whichever you prefer.
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Step 5
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise for 1.5–2 hours; the dough should increase in volume by about two times.
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Step 6
Peel the apples, remove the core, and slice them into thin half‑ring slices.
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Step 7
Divide the dough into 2 parts (it's easier to work this way). Roll it out into a sheet and cut strips 1.5–2 cm wide.
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Step 8
Prepare the pan, lightly butter it, lay a strip of dough along the edge, then a strip of apple slices with the cut side down, and continue like this until the very end, filling the pan completely.
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Step 9
When the mold is completely filled, brush the top with cream (or a mixture of egg yolk and a tablespoon of milk).
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Step 10
Sprinkle the top with brown sugar; you can substitute regular sugar.
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Step 11
Bake the pie in the oven at 180‑190 °C for 35‑40 minutes.
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Step 12
A slightly cooled cake can be dusted with powdered sugar and served at the table.
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Step 13
The pie is a marvel—how good it is, and it's also beautiful!