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title: "Mazurek"
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date: 2021-04-06
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tags: ['polish', 'easter', 'dessert']
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author: martin-chrzanowski
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---
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Mazurek is a traditional Polish flat cake made in many homes for Easter. Many
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different toppings are possible.
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## Ingredients
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* 2 1/2 cups flour
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* 1/4 cup powdered sugar
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* 200g (7 oz) butter
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* 1 tablespoon 18% sour cream
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* 2 egg yolks
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* topping: for example [orange jam](/orange-jam) from 4 oranges
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* optional additional toppings/decorations:
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* walnuts
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* pecans
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* raisins
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* sliced almonds
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## Directions
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1. Put flour and butter in a bowl.
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2. Cut the butter with a sharp knife into tiny pieces, mixing with the flour.
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3. Add egg yolks, sugar, sour cream, and a pinch of salt.
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4. Knead well and form into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and let chill in fridge
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for about an hour.
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5. Roll out flat and place in large baking sheet (this should be enough for a
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25x35cm/10x14in sheet) on top of parchment paper.
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6. Make little holes with fork in the dough.
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7. Bake for 15-20 minutes in 200°C (395°F).
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8. Let cool before spreading topping.
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9. Decorate with nuts or other toppings.
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