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Vlaai
Friesland — Mother recipe · en it
The Vlaai, a typical Dutch pastry from Friesland, features a crisp crust concealing a delicious fruit compote.
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⏱️ 30 min prep + 25 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 250 g of flour
- 100 g of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 100 ml of milk
- 50 g of butter
- 2 eggs
- 100 g of fresh fruits (e.g., blueberries, cherries, or raspberries)
- 50 g of icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Method
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture and stir until you get a homogeneous dough.
- Arrange the fresh fruits on a baking tray and sprinkle with icing sugar, water, and lemon juice.
- Lay the dough on a baking paper, cover with another sheet and spread it out.
- Fold the edges of the baking paper and wrap around the dough to form a crust.
- Make a central cut in the crust and pour the fruit compote over it.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the dessert is cooked.
The story
Originating from Friesland, the Vlaai has a long history as a dessert served during festivals and celebrations.
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