Makosteszta (Poppy-Seed Cake)
-NANCY DOLCEMASCOLO 1 lb Ground poppy seeds, 1 c Fresh cream, 6 tb Sugar, 1 Strip of grated orange; or Lemon peel, 3 c Flour, 2 Egg yolks 1/2 c Butter, 1 ts Baking powder, 2 c Milk...
Ingredients
- 1c fresh cream,
- 6tb sugar,
- 1strip of grated orange; or
- 2egg yolks
- 1/2c butter,
- 1ts baking powder,
- 2c milk
Directions
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NANCY DOLCEMASCOLO 1 lb Ground poppy seeds, 1 c Fresh cream, 6 tb Sugar, 1 Strip of grated orange
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or Lemon peel, 3 c Flour, 2 Egg yolks 1/2 c Butter, 1 ts Baking powder, 2 c Milk Method: Make a dough with the flour, baking powder, the yol
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Beat well and let stand for 1/2 hour
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Roll out to about 1/2 inch thick, cover with the poppy seeds, which have been well mixed with the cream, sugar, and grated peel, and bake in
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I don't bake much, so I don't know if this is a good recipe or not
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Notice they say moderate oven (I think that is 325-350*) and they don't say how long
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If you want to make this, you could go by other cake recipes that are similar to figure out the time
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from Recipes of All Nations, compiled by Countess Morphy (1935) Nancy in San Diego (formerly of NY, IL and LA!) 2/11 1:00 PST Posted on PROD