English Tea Cake and Russian Tea Recipe

Name: English Tea Cake and Russian Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounce wet yeast; 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup milk, at room temperature; 1/2 cup warm water; 6 cups flour, plus more for kneading, sifted and kept in a warm place; 1 teaspoon freshly ground salt; 3/4 cup butter; 3/4 cup dried fruit; 1/8 cup mixed citrus peel; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cold water

Servings: persons

1 1/2 ounce wet yeast
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup milk, at room temperature
1/2 cup warm water
6 cups flour, plus more for kneading, sifted and kept in a warm place
1 teaspoon freshly ground salt
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup dried fruit
1/8 cup mixed citrus peel
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold water

1
Combine yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl.
2
Let stand for 10 minutes.
3
Combine milk and water in a pot; heat until lukewarm.
4
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
5
Rub in butter with fingertips.
6
Add yeast mixture and remaining sugar.
7
Gradually add the warmed milk.
8
Blend until the dough becomes elastic and starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
9
Mix in the fruit and peel.
10
Turn dough onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth and pliable.
11
Dust inside of a warm bowl; place dough in it.
12
Cover with a lightly floured clean towel.
13
Leave in a warm place, about 100 degrees F., until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
14
Turn dough out onto lightly floured board.
15
Gently knead; do not overwork.
16
Cut dough into 6 even pieces.
17
Shape into even, smooth rounds.
18
Place cakes onto a baking sheet and cover with a towel.
19
Let rest another 30 minutes.
20
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Once rested, bake cakes for 30 minutes.
21
To make glaze: dissolve 1/4 cup sugar in water over low heat.
22
Brush over hot cakes.
23
Cool and serve.

1143

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 ounce wet yeast, 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 cup milk, at room temperature, 1/2 cup warm water, and more.

Yes, English Tea Cake and Russian Tea falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

English Tea Cake and Russian Tea

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