Recipe for making a Basque cake

The recipe for making a traditional Basque cake has changed a bit. Initially, the fruits that were in season in the Iberian Peninsula were taken to make the filling.

Among these fruits are cherries, blueberries, Iberian, figs and others. Currently, they are usually filled is a pastry cream.

On the origin of the Basque cake

In France during the 18th century, a cake called bistochak was produced. Almost a century later, its great taste made it popular throughout the region.

Especially for travelers who came from Basque Landscapes, which is why they gave it that name, Basque Pastel. So much so, that it is one of the characteristic desserts of these countries.

This cake is very healthy and with a great flavor, so it will fill your days with energy and vitality to complete your goals. I do not take more time and I leave you the details below.

Ingredients:

With this recipe you can get about 8 servings, for which you will require:

For the mass

• 1 egg.

• 300 grams of flour.

• Salt.

• 1 lemon

• 200 grams of sugar.

• 200 grams of butter.

• 1 teaspoon of yeast.

• 2 egg yolks.

For the filling

• ½ vanilla bean.

• 2 eggs

• 250 milliliters of milk.

• 50 grams of sugar.

• 2 egg yolks.

• 50 grams of flour.

How to make a Basque cake?

For the mass:

1. The first thing is to cut the butter into small pieces and take it out of the fridge so that it can be easily integrated with the other ingredients.

2. While the butter is acclimating, scoop the plain out of the lemon.

3. Now, separate the white from the yolks of the two eggs.

4. Next, take a whole egg and beat it in a bowl until it changes color.

5. Now, put 300 grams of flour in a container.

6. Make space in the center of the flour. Place the yolks, beaten egg, 200 grams of sugar, butter, salt, yeast and lemon zest in the center.

7. With your hands, knead until you get a homogeneous, air-free dough.

8. Create a ball of dough, cover with a cloth and place in the freezer for a couple of hours.

For the filling

1. In a saucepan, over medium heat, heat the milk together with the vanilla bean.

2. Now, in another container add 50 grams of sugar, the two 2 whole eggs and the 2 yolks.

3. Mix with a wooden palette, until the mixture changes color.

4. At this point add 50 grams of flour and salt.

5. Add the hot milk without stopping beating and in the form of a thread so that everything mixes well.

6. This mixture should be taken to a pot and placed over low heat.

7. Let the heat dissolve the ingredients and create a thick mixture, without stirring.

8. At this point, remove from heat and beat until mixture cools.

Assembling the Basque cake

When the filling and the dough are ready, it is time to preheat the oven to assemble and cook.

1. Choose a deep mold, grease it and flour it before working the dough.

2. Now, take the dough and divide it in two. One with 1/3 of the mass and the other with 2/3 of the mass.

3. At the workplace, sprinkle flour so that you work the dough without sticking.

4. Place the larger proportion batter on the bottom of the pan, letting a little of the batter come off the edges.

5. Prick the base of the dough with a fork so that it does not rise with the heat.

6. Pour the filling into the dough and cover with the other part of the dough.

7. Bring the edges together very well. You can use a little water and make small pinches.

8. For a more palatable finish, layer the top with beaten egg so that it takes on a golden appearance.

9. Take the mold to the oven and wait about 35 minutes for it to cook.

10. At the end of the time, remove from the oven and wait for it to cool, and it will be ready! A delicious Basque cake to enjoy.

You can eat alone or accompany by a cocktail, so you can play with the combination of fruit flavors.

Go ahead and try different versions of this very delicious and appetizing Basque bread that will not leave you bad at any time.