Receta Kolacz Weselny (Sculpture Cake)
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- This very old recipe is famous for the artistic, decorative sculpture arranged on top. The picture in the cookbook has the upper outer edge circled with a braid of dough and cutouts of ducks arranged flat on the top.
- Prepare Cheese Filling; set aside. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 Tbsp sugar in 1/4 c. hot water. Let stand 5 - 10 min till foamy.
- Place 1 c. sugar, butter or possibly margarine and Large eggs in large bowl. Beat till pale and fluffy. Add in yeast mix, 1 pint lowfat milk, 2 c. flour and salt.
- Beat till well blended. Stir in sufficient remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn out dough on a lightly floured surface. Clean and grease bowl.
- Knead dough till smooth and elastic. Place dough in greased bowl, turning to coat all sides.
- Cover with a clean damp cloth;let rise in a hot place, free from drafts, till doubled in bulk. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease side and bottom of a 10 inch springform pan. Divide dough into thirds. Using your hands, gently press 1/3 of dough proportionately over bottom and side of pan. Proportionately spread Cheese Filling over doughlined pan. On a lightly floured surface, roll out another 1/3 of dough to a 10 inch circle. Place over Cheese Filling. Gently pat with your hands. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush lowfat milk over top of dough. Cut remaining 1/3 dough in 4 even pcs. Shape 3 pcs into long ropes. Braid ropes; apply to outer edge of cake. Using remaining dough, cut desired figures with various cutters of form shapes with your hands.
- Arrange figures on top of dough as desired. Lightly brush with lowfat milk. Bake 50 to 60 min or possibly till golden. Cold cake in pan 5 min on a rack. Remove pan side; cold completely on rack.
- Makes 1 (10 inch) cake.
- Cheese Filling: With a grinder or possibly food processor, process cheese. Don't puree or possibly over process. Place egg yolks, sugar and Vanilla Sugar in a large bowl. Beat till pale and creamy, at least 10 min. Add in grnd cheese, a little at a time, while beating. Beat till smooth.