Cake Test Recipes



Trying to cook pastries according to a knownprescription, there is no need to think about the compatibility of products and the compatibility of their tastes. But if we are talking about improvisation, it is worthwhile, after all, to first find out which filling best suits one or another kind of basis. So, the biscuit dough for the pie is perfectly combined with fruits and non-acidic berries. Yeast should also be used for sweet baking. The puff and kefir dough is mostly presented with dishes with fish, meat and mushrooms. A popular shortbread is optimal for a pie with frozen or fresh berries, jam or cottage cheese. How to make the perfect dough for baking with exquisite taste, delicate aroma and the correct structure read on.








Delicious shortcake for pie - step by step recipe



Perhaps the most delicate and friable dough isshortbread. With respect to the proportions and technology of cooking, it tastes admirable, the fragrance inspires, and the appearance pleases. Shortbread dough for pie according to our recipe is a find for every housewife. Uncomplicated ingredients, rapid manufacturing and wide application make it one of the most popular home base baking options.





Necessary ingredients:




  • flour of the highest grade - 250 gr.


  • fine sugar - 200 gr.


  • egg yolks - 2 pcs.


  • salt - 1 pinch


  • lemon peel - 1 tsp.




Step-by-step instruction




  1. Hard cold oil cut into small cubes, sift flour. Mix the ingredients in a blender with a pinch of salt and bring it to the consistency of "wet sand".


  2. Pour the mass into a dry bowl, add lemon zest, sugar and egg yolks.


  3. Carefully knead the dough until the yolks dissolve. Then transfer to a flat surface and knead to a full softening of the oil crumb.


  4. Ready-made short dough wrapped in food filmand hold in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. Before preparing the pie, get mass and roll between the layers of parchment paper. Thus, it is easier to form the necessary basis of an even, neat shape from it.







Yeast dough for fish, meat or berry pie - step by step recipe




Dough with milk and margarine with yeastIt is considered a universal option for the preparation of sweet or salty baking. Despite the longer preparation period, he is often preferred by both experienced and novice chefs-confectioners. The reason is perfect compatibility with any ingredient: vegetables, fish, meat, berries, chocolate, confectionery spices, etc.





Necessary ingredients:




  • flour of the highest grade - 500-550 gr.


  • dry yeast - 11 g.


  • milk is warm - 1 glass


  • eggs - 5-6 pieces.


  • margarine - 110 gr.


  • white sugar - 2 tbsp.


  • salt is fine - 0, 5 tsp.




Step-by-step instruction




  1. To prepare the spoons in warm milk, dilute sugar, dry yeast and half a cup of flour. The thoroughly mixed mass should be left in a warm place for 30 minutes.


  2. In the meantime, you need to grind eggs with margarine and sugar. The resulting liquid is introduced into the sponge and kneaded with the rest of the flour until a soft elastic state.


  3. Ready yeast dough put in a deep bowl and leave in a warm place until the increase is 2 times. After the time has elapsed, knead the dough again and leave for another 45-60 minutes.







Crispy puff pastry at home - step by step instruction



Puff pastry is a terrific version of the basis foryeast and yeast baking. It can not be cooked in a hurry, but the extraordinary work and time spent will be more than rewarded with an amazing final result. The puff pastry according to our recipe is optimal for preparing delicious cakes, crispy biscuits and delicious pies with apples, berries, ham and cream cheese, vegetables, honey and nuts, various types of creams.





Necessary ingredients:




  • warm milk - 300 ml.


  • dry yeast - 2 tablespoons


  • sugar - 2 tbsp.


  • flour - 800 gr.


  • salt - 1 tsp.


  • butter - 400 gr.




Step-by-step instruction




  1. Yeast and sugar pour into the milk, mix and let them settle. Add the spoon and salt in 700 gr. flour and knead the elastic dough. Roll it to a size of 30 by 40 cm.


  2. Oil slightly soften and mix with the remaining flour. From the mass obtained, roll out a rectangle measuring 15 by 20 cm.


  3. On the dough layer, lay the oil plate and cover with the second edge of the dough. For convenience, it is better to place the oil on one left / right half.


  4. The resulting "sandwich" roll to the previous size of 30 to 40 cm. Then fold it three times, sprinkling the sides with a thin layer of flour, and leave in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.


  5. At the end of the time, take out the dough, roll it outin the same way and hide in the refrigerator, folding three times. The process should be repeated no less than 4-5 times. Before putting it in the refrigerator, it is better to mark on the layered test the number of roll-outs (in the form of dents from a finger).


  6. Such a base can be stored in the freezer until it is convenient, but before use it must be thawed and held at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.



Preparation of dough for pie (incl. and for the Georgian Achma) is a simple matter and the algorithm of actions is quite simple. Most often it is made from eggs, butter or margarine, on kefir, and baked in a bread maker or even a multivark. On the secrets of fast cooking, see here:




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