Mazurek

Mazurek

Martin Chrzanowski

https://publicdomainrecipes.com/mazurek/

15-20 minutes

Mazurek is a traditional Polish flat cake made in many homes for Easter. Many different toppings are possible.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour

1/4 cup powdered sugar

200g (7 oz) butter

1 tablespoon 18% sour cream

2 egg yolks

topping: for example orange jam from 4 oranges

optional additional toppings/decorations:

walnuts

pecans

raisins

sliced almonds

Directions

Put flour and butter in a bowl.

Cut the butter with a sharp knife into tiny pieces, mixing with the flour.

Add egg yolks, sugar, sour cream, and a pinch of salt.

Knead well and form into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and let chill in fridge for about an hour.

Roll out flat and place in large baking sheet (this should be enough for a 25x35cm/10x14in sheet) on top of parchment paper.

Make little holes with fork in the dough.

Bake for 15-20 minutes in 200°C (395°F).

Let cool before spreading topping.

Decorate with nuts or other toppings.