Recipe for Polish Yeast Cake with Crumble (Placek Drożdżowy z Kruszonką)

Recipe Highlights

Classic Polish Dessert: Enjoy a traditional Polish yeast cake with a delicious streusel topping. This is the perfect cake, to have with a cup of coffee in the afternoon!

Versatile: Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or even as a snack.

Rich and Fluffy: Soft, fluffy dough paired with a sweet, crumbly topping.

Key Ingredients for Polish Placek

• Yeast Starter: Fresh yeast, sugar, flour, and warm milk.
• Dough: Egg yolks, sugar, all-purpose flour, warm milk, and softened butter.
• Streusel: Flour, powdered sugar, and cold butter.
• Extras: Powdered sugar for dusting or glaze for drizzling.

How To Store and Reheat Sweet Yeast Dough

Store: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Freeze: You can freeze the cake by wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Reheat: To enjoy it warm, reheat slices in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-10 minutes.

Expert Tips

Activate Yeast Properly: Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, when preparing the yeast starter to activate the yeast without killing it.

Knead Thoroughly: Knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic, which helps develop the gluten for a better rise.

Butter Incorporation: Add softened butter towards the end of kneading to ensure even distribution.

Customization: You can add your favorite toppings and additions, like apples, plums, pears, strawberries, raspberries, nuts or raisins! You can also make this delicious Polish Placek with Plums!

Proofing: Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free environment for the best results.

Polish Yeast Cake with Crumble (Placek Drożdżowy z Kruszonką)

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• Author: Laura
• Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
• Yield: 12 Servings 1x

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Learn how to make this Polish Placek Drożdżowy (Polish Yeast Cake with Crumble) with our easy recipe! It’s the perfect simple cake to have with a coffee!

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Ingredients

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Yeast Starter:

• 30 gram Fresh yeast
• 1 tablespoon White sugar
• 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (125ml) Warm milk

Dough:

• 3 Egg yolks (+ 1 egg white)
• 1/3 cup (75g) White sugar
• 3 2/4 cup (400g) All-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup (80ml) Warm milk
• 1/2 cup (100g) Unsalted butter (softened)

Crumble topping (Kruszonka):

• 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Powdered white sugar
• 1/4 cup Cold butter
• Powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast: Crumble the yeast into a large cup, add sugar, flour, and warm milk. Mix well and leave to rise.
2. Mix Ingredients: Beat the egg yolks with sugar and add to the sifted flour. Add the risen yeast starter and enough warm milk to get the right consistency. Mix slowly with a spoon or by hand.
3. Knead the Dough: Once the ingredients are well combined, knead the dough for about 15 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add softened butter during the last 5 minutes of kneading. Cover with a cloth and leave to rise for about 1.5 hours.
4. Shape the Dough: Punch down the dough, knead briefly, and place it into a greased 20 x 30 cm baking pan. Brush the surface with beaten egg white and sprinkle with fruits if using.
5. Prepare Streusel Topping: Rub the cold butter into the flour and powdered sugar until crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over the dough.
6. Proof and Bake: Let the dough rise for about 20 minutes, then bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 35 minutes until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze after cooling.

Notes

Chilling the Dough: Ensure the dough is well-chilled between rolling and folding to achieve the best flaky texture.

 

Avoiding Custard Lumps: Stir all the time when adding the egg mixture to the boiling milk to avoid lumps.

 

Serving Tip: For a cleaner cut, use a serrated knife to slice through the layers and serve with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

• Prep Time: 2 hours
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Cuisine: Polish

Nutrition

• Calories: 304

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