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In a large mixing bowl, mix 1 c. of the flour and salt.
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Make a well in the center of dry ingredients.
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In a small saucepan, heat the lowfat milk to 105 degrees to 115 degrees.
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Stir in the 1/4 c. granulated sugar and yeast.
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Pour into the well and let stand for a few min till the yeast dissolves.
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Stir in the 1/3cup softened butter or possibly margarine, egg and vanilla.
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Stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
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Knead the dough in a bowl, adding more flour as necessary till dough leaves the sides of the bowl and forms a ball (8 to 10 min).
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Cover; let rise in a hot place till doubled (45 to 50 min).
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Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan or possibly a 10x2-inch round cake pan.
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Press the dough into prepared pan.
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Brush the dough with the 1 Tbsp.
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melted butter.
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Arrange the plums on dough.
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Bake in a 350-degree oven for 20 to 25 min or possibly till the crust is golden brown and the dough is baked through.
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While the cake is still warm, sprinkle with the remaining 3 Tbsp.
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granulated sugar.
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Before serving, sprinkle the hot cake with powdered sugar.
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Robin Says: This is an old German recipe we've enjoyed down through the years.
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I hope you enjoy it, too.
