Napoleon cake is a dessert that became popular in Russia more than 150 years ago thanks to the efforts of French pastry chefs. The recipe remained unchanged for many years and quickly became known to a wide range of culinary specialists. "Napoleon", prepared at home, cannot be compared in taste to the purchased one. However, you will need patience and time.
It is necessary
- –Margarine (240 g);
- -flour;
- –Sugar (170 g);
- –Sour cream (1, 5 tbsp.);
- –Butter (260 g);
- - eggs (2-4 pcs.);
- –Milk (400 ml).
Instructions
Step 1
To prepare a true "Napoleon", you should prepare two versions of the dough. Remove the margarine from the refrigerator, melt in a water bath. Pour about 1 cup flour in a thin stream into the mixture and stir. This will be the first version of the test. Next, take sour cream and beat with eggs with vigorous movements, then add 1, 3 cups of sifted flour and knead the second version of the dough.
Step 2
Divide the dough into 7 equal parts and roll out thinly with a wooden rolling pin. Next, you should spread the first version of the margarine and flour dough on top of each cake with a layer, and then put all the cakes on top of each other. Roll up a roll and refrigerate in a bag for 10-14 hours.
Step 3
After a while, take out the chilled roll and cut across into 17-22 pieces. Roll out each cake no more than 1-2 mm thick. Take a large, sharp-edged cup and shape the cakes into an even, rounded shape. Bake the rest of the dough separately until golden brown. This will be the cake sprinkle.
Step 4
Bake the cakes in the oven on a dry baking sheet. Watch the dough as the cakes cook quickly enough. Don't forget to turn over. Place the baked cakes on a flat dish to cool.
Step 5
Prepare the cream in advance. Mix flour (2-3 tablespoons) with sugar. Put a metal ladle with milk on the burner, into which you need to gradually add a mixture of flour and sugar. Wait until it thickens and beat the butter with a mixer into the cream. If the consistency is airy, delicate in taste and without lumps, then you did everything right.
