Pflaumenkuchen (German Plum Tart)

1. 1

   In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. 2

   Cut in cold butter and and work with the fingers for the pie crust until the butter is the size of peas.

3. 3

   Stir in sugar and the beaten egg.

4. 4

   Stir with a fork until mixture gathers together. Chill 15 minutes in the freezer.

5. 5

   Using a piece of wax paper to prevent the dough from sticking to the hands, press onto the bottom and sides of a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

6. 6

   Wash, dry, halve lengthwise, and stone the plums. Stand them on edge in rows very close together on the pastry.

7. 7

   Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes. Cool, then cover with sifted powdered sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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