Author Notes
Again, a typical (very sweet) Belgian pie.On Sunday afternoons, Belgian families get together to have a walk and eat cake.This a great winter recipe for a cold and rainy Sunday afternoon. —MarieGlobetrotter
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups
cane/brown sugar
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1 2/3 cups
Flour
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3 ½ tablespoons
butter
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1 1/2 tablespoons
caster sugar
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1 tablespoon
active dry yeast
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3
eggs
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100 milliliters
crème fraîche
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100 milliliters
lukewarm milk
Directions
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Heat the milk slightly and pour in the yeast
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In a bowl, combine the flour and the salt. Dig a well in the middle
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In a bowl, beat an egg with the caster sugar then add the milk. Gradually, pour this mixture into the well and incorporate slowly.
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Melt the butter and add to mixture
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Knead the dough, form a ball and set aside for 30 minute at room temperature to let it rise.
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Roll out the dough on a floured surface. Butter a pie pan and line the pie pan with the dough. Prick the dough with a fork
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Sprinkle the dough with the brown sugar.
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In a bowl, beat two eggs with the cream and pour onto the dough. Place little daps of butter onto the surface
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Bake for 20-25 minutes on 375F
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