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polish yeast cake crumble topping

Polish Yeast Cake with Crumble Topping

Yeast dough can be time consuming but is very easy to make and requires very few ingredients and you probably have in your fridge. You can make it with fresh or dry yeast. You can also top it with fruit for even more flavor.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Polish
Servings 12
Calories 347 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g All Purpose Flour about 4 cups
  • 50 g fresh yeast or 16 g dry yeast
  • 1 large whole egg
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 125 g sugar 1.5 oz
  • 260 g warm milk (I used 2% milk) 9 oz
  • 85 g melted butter 3 oz

Crumble

  • 41 g old fashioned oats 0.5 cup
  • 60 g all purpose flour 0.5 cup
  • 40 g sugar 1.5 oz

Instructions
 

  • Prepare yeast starter by mixing warmed milk (115F) with yeast, sugar and a third of the sifted flour
  • Whisk well and set it aside to rise for about 15 - 20 minutes. The yeast will start growing and bubbles will form.
  • Add eggs and remaining sugar and mix
  • Add flour in batches
  • By adding flour in batches, I make sure I do not add too much flour. I do not want the dough to become tough. The dough needs to still be a but sticky and easy to knead
  • Add melted and cooled butter
  • Knead by hand or mixer with a hook attachment until the dough is smooth and comes off your hand
  • Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rise until it doubles in size. It usually takes 45 minutes but the time will vary depending on the climate you live in, how warm your home is. I live in warm South Florida and yeast dough doubles in size in my home pretty quickly. So, do not be alarmed if in 45 minutes your dough is not ready yet
  • Spread the dough into a well greased baking dish (9 by 13 inch)
  • Prepare crumble by mixing softened butter, flour, sugar and oats
  • Spread the crumble topping over the dough
  • Bake at 335 F for 30 - 40 minutes. The time and temperature may vary depending on your oven. You may have to dial it in like I had to. If the temperature is too high the cake will come out dark and dry. So when you bake it for the first time, make sure to keep an eye on it while baking
Keyword ciasto drozdzowe, drozdzowiec, yeast cake