We start our delicious recipe with a simple, yet perfect dough base to support the flavorful plum filling. We will dissolve fresh yeast in 100 ml of lukewarm water, adding a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors. It is important to ensure that the water is not too hot, so as not to kill the yeast, but just lukewarm, so that the yeast can start the fermentation process. Once the yeast has dissolved, we will pour it over the flour we have placed in a large bowl, forming a sponge. We let this mixture rise until it doubles in volume, which can take between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the room temperature.
After the sponge has risen, we begin to gradually add lukewarm water, continuously mixing until we obtain a homogeneous dough, similar to that of bread. It is essential to knead the dough well to activate the gluten and give it elasticity. Once we finish kneading, we let the dough rise in a warm place, covered with a clean towel, for about an hour or until it doubles in volume.
After the dough has risen, we grease a baking tray with a little oil to prevent sticking. We carefully place the risen dough in the tray, gently stretching it with our hands to fit the shape of the tray. Now comes the most enjoyable part: the halved plums, which we will beautifully arrange in the tray, making sure to leave edges free of about 2 fingers, so we can cover the plums with dough. On top of the plums, we generously sprinkle sugar and cinnamon to add a sweet and aromatic note.
Next, we gently pull the dough over the plums, ensuring they are well covered. We brush the surface with a beaten egg yolk, which will give a golden color and a tasty crust. We let the tray rise for another 10 minutes, during which we preheat the oven to a high temperature.
Once the oven is ready, we place the tray inside and bake for about 10 minutes at high heat, then reduce the temperature to low. We continue baking until the dough is nicely browned. To check if it is ready, we can use a toothpick; if it comes out clean, it means our cake is baked.
When it is ready, we take the tray out of the oven and cover the warm cake with a towel, then place a bag on top and another towel to keep it soft. We let it cool completely before dusting powdered sugar on top. We portion and serve this delicacy, which is sure to bring a smile to the faces of our loved ones. Enjoy!
After the sponge has risen, we begin to gradually add lukewarm water, continuously mixing until we obtain a homogeneous dough, similar to that of bread. It is essential to knead the dough well to activate the gluten and give it elasticity. Once we finish kneading, we let the dough rise in a warm place, covered with a clean towel, for about an hour or until it doubles in volume.
After the dough has risen, we grease a baking tray with a little oil to prevent sticking. We carefully place the risen dough in the tray, gently stretching it with our hands to fit the shape of the tray. Now comes the most enjoyable part: the halved plums, which we will beautifully arrange in the tray, making sure to leave edges free of about 2 fingers, so we can cover the plums with dough. On top of the plums, we generously sprinkle sugar and cinnamon to add a sweet and aromatic note.
Next, we gently pull the dough over the plums, ensuring they are well covered. We brush the surface with a beaten egg yolk, which will give a golden color and a tasty crust. We let the tray rise for another 10 minutes, during which we preheat the oven to a high temperature.
Once the oven is ready, we place the tray inside and bake for about 10 minutes at high heat, then reduce the temperature to low. We continue baking until the dough is nicely browned. To check if it is ready, we can use a toothpick; if it comes out clean, it means our cake is baked.
When it is ready, we take the tray out of the oven and cover the warm cake with a towel, then place a bag on top and another towel to keep it soft. We let it cool completely before dusting powdered sugar on top. We portion and serve this delicacy, which is sure to bring a smile to the faces of our loved ones. Enjoy!
Ingredients
500 g flour, 30 g fresh yeast, 100 ml lukewarm water, a pinch of salt, plums for filling, sugar, ground cinnamon, 2 egg yolks for brushing the dough.