PLUM KUCHEN

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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Plum     Summer     Butter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1/4-ounces) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105-110°F)
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably Greek-style) at room temperature
1 large egg, warmed in shell in warm water 5 minutes
1 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons and softened, divided
3/4 pound firm-ripe plums (about 4 small), halved and pitted
Equipment: a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment
Accompaniment: plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably Greek-style), sweetened

Steps:

  • Stir together yeast and warm water in mixer bowl and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. (If mixture doesn't foam, start over with new yeast.)
  • Add 2 cups flour, 2/3 cup sugar, salt, yogurt, egg, zest, and vanilla to yeast mixture and mix at medium-low speed 1 minute. Beat in 1 stick butter, 1 Tbsp at a time, until incorporated. Beat at medium speed until dough is smooth and shiny, about 5 minutes. (Dough will be very sticky.) Scrape down side of bowl and sprinkle dough with remaining 2 tablespoons flour. Cover bowl with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) and let dough rise in a draft-free place at warm room temperature until doubled, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Spread remaining 2 tablespoons butter in bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup sugar. Cut each plum half into 5 or 6 slices and arrange in 1 layer pan.
  • Stir dough until flour is incorporated, then spread evenly over plums. Loosely cover with buttered plastic wrap, then kitchen towel. Let rise in a draft-free place at warm room temperature until almost doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
  • Bake until kuchen is golden-brown and a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then invert and unmold onto a rack to cool completely.

Bhuwan Rawal
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This was my first time making kuchen, and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!


Kamizhi Mulambwa Ephraim
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This recipe is a winner! The kuchen was so delicious, and it was gone in no time.


Akho aiko
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The kuchen was good, but I thought the plums were a bit tart. I might try using a different type of plum next time.


M t Ch
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I made this kuchen for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Batula Abdi
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This is the best plum kuchen recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful.


Dawit Asrat
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The kuchen was delicious, but it was a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I'll look for a simpler recipe next time.


Habeeb Ahmed
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Chase Horn
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This kuchen was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add more butter to the batter next time.


Simphiwe Nzimande
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect.


Bessie Saayman
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This is my new favorite plum kuchen recipe! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is perfect.


Ganna Mohmoud
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The kuchen was delicious, but I found the streusel topping to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


Mahfuza Anam
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The kuchen was a hit with my family and friends.


Marielly
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This recipe turned out great! The kuchen was so delicious, and it was easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Alicia Hyman
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This plum kuchen was a delight! The plums were sweet and juicy, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I loved the crunch of the streusel topping.


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