Shortbread pie with jam
6 servings
60 minutes
Sand pie with jam is a classic treat of Russian cuisine filled with the warmth of home. Its roots go deep into folk traditions when housewives created simple yet incredibly tasty pastries from available ingredients. The delicate crumbly dough melts in the mouth and harmoniously combines with a sweet-sour fruit filling that gives the pie a special charm. This pie is perfect for family tea time when you want something simple yet exquisite. It can be served warm or chilled, and the jam can be chosen to taste by experimenting with different fruit notes. The sand pie is not just a dessert but a true memory of childhood and the soulful atmosphere of home.
1
Melt the butter (margarine can be used) and let it cool.
- Butter: 200 g
2
Pour sugar into a bowl, add melted butter, eggs, vanillin, and mix everything.
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Butter: 200 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Vanillin: pinch
3
Add flour mixed with baking powder and knead the dough.
- Wheat flour: 3 glasss
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
4
Divide the dough into two unequal parts (1/3 and 2/3). Place the smaller part in the refrigerator. Evenly spread the larger part of the dough on the baking tray.
5
Spread a layer of jam on top of the dough and smooth it out with a spoon. Take a smaller portion of the dough from the freezer and grate it on top of the jam using a coarse grater.
- Jam: to taste
6
Place the pie in a preheated oven at 200 degrees and bake for 20-25 minutes.