Best 2 Placek Recipes
Placek is a delicious and traditional Polish flatbread originating from the region of Silesia. It is a versatile dish that can be either sweet or savory, and its unique flavor and texture make it a popular choice for both everyday meals and special occasions. A placek is typically made by combining flour, water, yeast, and salt to create a dough, which is then flattened and topped with various ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, cheeses, or meats. Once baked, the placek has a crispy crust and a tender, flavorful interior. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, this versatile dish offers endless possibilities for creativity and customization.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
PLACEK
This award-winning placek dessert recipe is courtesy of Karen Gold.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes
Yield Makes 3 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat milk in a small saucepan until it reaches 110 degrees. Remove from heat; stir in yeast and 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar until completely dissolved. Let stand until foamy, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer yeast mixture to a stainless steel bowl. Add 2 cups flour and stir to combine. Spray a piece of parchment paper with cooking spray and cover dough. Cover parchment with a kitchen towel and let rise until doubled in size, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together 1 1/2 sticks butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar, orange zest, eggs, and 2 cups flour.
- Change mixer attachment to a dough hook and add yeast mixture to mixer bowl. Mix together on low. With the mixer running, slowly add 2 cups flour and raisins. Butter a large bowl and add dough. Spray a piece of parchment paper with cooking spray and cover dough. Let rise until doubled, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, use a fork to mix together remaining 2 cups flour, 1 stick butter, and 1 cup sugar until crumbly.
- Butter three 9-by-5-by-3-inch (8-cup) loaf pans and divide dough evenly between them; top each with crumbs. Spray a piece of parchment paper with cooking spray and cover dough; let rise until rounded over the top.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Transfer placek to oven and bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool for 1 hour in pan before removing. Store at room temperature, up to 1 week.
POLISH FRESH PLUM CAKE--PLACEK Z SLIWKAMI
There's a thimble-sized Farmer's Market in our neighborhood and one August visit, I bought a fresh plum cake. I thought nothing of it except "Well, now I have dessert for tonight." Little did I know what an adventure it would turn into! The wrapping from the bakery was tossed and unobtainable after my family went insane for this cake! Beyond moist, a perfect blend of tart and sweet, I spent days trying to locate a similar recipe with no luck; every "plum cake" that I found had either plum baby food or some crumb or streusal topping. I finally located the bakery through the Farmer's Market and found out the name of the cake. It's a Polish delicacy and MUST be made with fresh plums, in season fruit.
Provided by The_Swedish_Chef
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Lightly coat a 13"x9" pan with cooking spray. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and 3/4 cup sugar. Add 1/2 cup softened butter, milk and eggs. Beat at medium speed 4 minutes.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Place plums on top, cut side up, pushing down slightly into batter.
- Cut remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cloves into 3 tablespoons cold butter and sprinkle over plums. Bake about 40 minutes or until a toothpick tests clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan so the plum juices will be reabsorbed to create a moist cake. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired, and cut into 12 squares.
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your placek will be.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the placek tough.
- Bake the placek until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the placek needs to bake longer.
- Let the placek cool slightly before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
- Serve the placek with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include whipped cream, ice cream, fruit, and syrup.
Conclusion:
Placek is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, placek is a versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give placek a try!
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