Best 2 Placek Recipes
Placek is a traditional Polish pastry with a rich history and distinct regional variations. It is a flat cake made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. This versatile dish can be sweet or savory and is often filled with an array of ingredients such as fruits, nuts, and cheese. Depending on the region, placek can be baked, fried, or steamed, resulting in unique textures and flavors. In this article, we will explore some of the most popular placek recipes, including the classic apple placek, creamy poppy seed placek, hearty cabbage and mushroom placek, and the indulgent chocolate placek. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and captivating food photography to guide you through the baking process. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these placek recipes will inspire you to create delicious and authentic Polish pastries that will delight your taste buds.
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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 fresh fruit: Fresh fruit will give your placek the best flavor. If you can, use fruit that is in season.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your placek tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the placek in a hot oven: A hot oven will help the placek to rise and brown properly.
- Let the placek cool before serving: This will help the placek to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Placek is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and rustic charm, placek is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give placek a try!
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