RecipesCrackling cakes
These small pastries smell, have a golden color, and a crispy texture, so family members impatiently hold ready plates in their hands as soon as the oven is opened. Lard...
Ingredients (what you need)
120 g of pork cracklings
500 g of all-purpose flour
180 g of lard
125 ml of milk (or more, as needed)
20 g of yeast
1 egg
1 pinch of sugar (for rising)
2 level teaspoons of salt (around 10 g)
ground pepper
2 tablespoons of white wine (optional)
1 egg for brushing
For sprinkling
coarse salt
crushed caraway seeds
Recipe steps
Line the baking tray with baking paper.
Prepare the yeast. Pour warm milk into a bowl, add crumbled yeast, a pinch of sugar, and two tablespoons of flour (from the measured amount). Mix everything well and let it rise in a warm place.
Cut the cracklings into small pieces.
In a bowl, place the sifted flour, pieces of lard, salt, and pepper.
Stir in the risen yeast, egg, chopped cracklings, and wine (if someone prefers, they can use only water). Mix well until a smooth dough forms, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise thoroughly for about an hour.
Form the dough into balls, or you can roll it out and cut circles. Place these balls with larger gaps on the baking tray lined with baking paper. Flatten the balls with your palm into patties, or you can press them with a potato masher to create decorated patties.
Brush all the patties with beaten egg, sprinkle them with coarse salt and crushed caraway seeds. Then, place them in an oven preheated to 190 °C and bake until they turn golden brown.
Additional information about the recipe Crackling cakes
Crackling pancakes are a traditional Czech delicacy that you will fall in love with at first taste. They are made from plain flour, potatoes, and pork cracklings, which give the dough its distinctive flavor. The initial process involves preparing the dough, which is then shaped into flat pancakes. These are fried in a pan until golden brown, giving them a crispy crust. The pancakes are served warm, often with sauerkraut or garlic. Suitable as a snack or a side dish to meat, crackling pancakes represent a tasty part of Czech cuisine.
Tomas Rohlena
Tomas Rohlena is a versatile personality with a broad perspective. He is a great fan of food and occasional cooking. He is also interested in gourmet experiences in restaurants. Every Sunday, his family looks forward to his regular lunch that he prepares for them.
