PLACEK

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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

1 1/4 cups milk
2 packages Rapid Rise dry yeast
2 1/4 cups plus 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
8 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Nonstick cooking spray
2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) unsalted butter, plus more for bowl and pans
Zest of 1/2 orange
5 large eggs
1/2 to 1 1/2 cups golden raisins

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.

Nalweyiso Rashidah
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This is the best placek recipe I've ever tried. Thank you for sharing it!


54Godzilla1
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I'm gluten-free, so I used a gluten-free flour blend in this recipe. It worked perfectly!


Charles Andrews
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I made this placek in a bundt pan, and it turned out beautifully.


Rob Sewell
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This recipe is a little too sweet for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Lesedi Mathee
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I'm not a big fan of streusel, so I left it off of my placek. It was still very tasty.


Jeffrey Samuel
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This placek is so versatile. I've made it with different fruits, nuts, and spices, and it's always delicious.


Ansa Kawal
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.


Mohammed Suleyman
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I've tried several different placek recipes, and this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is perfectly crispy.


Oluwatobi Joseph
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This is my go-to recipe for placek. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Lansana Turay
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I made this placek for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


ALLISON Noriega
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The placek is so delicious and flavorful.


Zabron Mubwanda
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my placek didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Babita Budhathoki
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This was my first time making placek, and it turned out amazing! The streusel topping really makes this cake.


GHETTO SOLDIER
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I've made this placek a few times now, and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


theyluv_shuan jackson
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This placek recipe was a complete hit! The cake turned out moist and fluffy, and the streusel topping was perfectly crisp and sweet. I've already gotten several requests for the recipe from friends and family.