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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a dessert of Polish origin prepared with flour, butter, sugar, egg, salt, starch, baking powder, milk,

Ingredients

Serves 24

Shortcrust Pastry Base

250 g (8.8 oz) all-purpose flour

150 g (5.3 oz) butter

50 g (1.8 oz) sugar

1 egg

A pinch of salt

Sweet Cake Batter

200 g (7.1 oz) softened butter

180 g (6.3 oz) sugar

3 eggs

100 g (3.5 oz) starch

100 g (3.5 oz) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon  baking powder

A little milk, as needed

Glaze

100 g (3.5 oz) powdered sugar (icing sugar)

1–2 tablespoons water

Method

For the shortcrust pastry base, quickly knead all the ingredients together to form a homogeneous dough.

Add cold water to taste.

Form a ball, wrap it in aluminum foil and keep it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 180 °C (fan).

For the sweet shortcrust pastry, mix the starch with the flour and baking powder.

Beat the butter with the sugar, gradually incorporating the eggs.

Also incorporate the sifted flour.

Add enough milk to obtain an easy-to-roll dough.

Line a 20×30 cm baking pan or a plate with baking paper.

Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a floured work surface and transfer it to the pan, making it slightly above the edge.

Before rolling out the shortcrust pastry, you can decide to set aside a third and use it to create a decorative border, such as a roll, beads or braid.

Cover the base with the sweet pastry and bake in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown.

Gently remove it from the pan and let it cool.

To make the icing, mix the powdered sugar with the water until smooth.

Brush it on the cake forming a thin layer, or create a decorative pattern to your taste.

When the frosting has dried, cut the cake into equal parts (e.g. 4 long and 6 wide).

Apply the icing evenly or forming patterns on the cake.

You can also cover it with chocolate, but you have to take into account the high potassium content.

Allergens

Corn starch: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses. Very high glycemic index

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Milk: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Dry yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae dehydrated): does not contain allergens

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Cornstarch or cornstarch: excellent source of energy in the long term thanks to the slow release of glucose into the blood

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Whole milk: provides vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, promoting metabolism, cardiovascular function, tooth and bone health. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Provides and promotes the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E.K)

Dry yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae dehydrated): improves metabolism and helps strengthen the immune system

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss

Not to be administered to individuals suffering from:

• Mucositis – Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)