Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of a Homestyle Plum Yeast Sheet Cake, where the juicy richness of plums meets the soft, airy embrace of yeast dough.
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 130 ml milk, the liquid warmth
- 40 g butter, for a rich dough
- 250 g all-purpose flour, the dough's foundation
- 4 g dry yeast, the dough's breath
- 30 g sugar, just enough sweetness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, the scent of comfort
- A pinch of salt, the flavor's friend
- 1 medium-sized egg, the binding heart
For the Topping:
- Approximately 1.3 kg plums, the stars of the cake
Preparation:
- Begin by warming the milk gently and dissolving the butter within it, creating a bath of tenderness.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, dry yeast, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour in the warm milk-butter mixture, crack in the egg, and splash in the vanilla extract. Knead the ensemble into a smooth, supple dough.
- Allow the dough to rest in a warm nook, covered, for 30-40 minutes, until it blossoms to twice its size.
- Preheat your oven to a cozy 180°C, preparing it for the magic to come. Dress the baking sheet in butter or parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough out, stretching it to match the dimensions of the baking sheet.
- Lay the dough out like a blanket on the prepared sheet.
- Wash the plums, split their skins to free the stones, and halve them to create a trove of ruby jewels.
- Arrange the plum halves over the dough, their cut sides peeking up like the morning sun.
- Slide the sheet into the oven, baking the cake for 25-30 minutes, until the dough turns golden and the plums tenderly yield.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool. Dust it with powdered sugar or glaze it with maple syrup for a shiny finish.
- Cut the sheet into generous slices, ready to serve.
This Homestyle Plum Yeast Sheet Cake is a celebration of seasonal fruit and traditional baking. Serve it as a comforting dessert or a sweet centerpiece for your afternoon tea. Enjoy every bite, where the plums' tangy notes play beautifully with the soft yeast dough. Bon appétit! 👩🏻🍳🍑🍰
