Traditional Polish Easter cake with shortcrust pastry and rich decorative toppings.
Instructions
Mix flour, sugar, butter, egg yolks and salt to form a dough. Knead briefly and chill for 30 minutes.
Roll out the chilled dough and press into a greased baking tray, creating raised edges.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
Spread the jam or preserves evenly over the cooled pastry base.
Arrange marzipan pieces, chopped nuts and dried fruits decoratively over the jam.
Drizzle with royal icing made from icing sugar and water. Let set before serving.
Ingredients
- plain flour 1
- sugar 150 g
- butter 200 g
- egg yolks 3
- Pinch of salt 1
- jam or preserves 1
- marzipan 200 g
- mixed nuts 100 g
- Dried fruits 1
- Icing sugar 1
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Frequently asked questions
How many servings does Polish Mazurek make?
The recipe Polish Mazurek is designed for 16 servings. Use the portion calculator on this page to easily adjust the quantities.
How long does it take to make Polish Mazurek?
Preparation takes about 35 minutes and baking about 20 minutes – roughly 55 minutes in total.
How long does Polish Mazurek keep?
Polish Mazurek tastes best fresh. Well covered and stored in a cool place, the cake usually keeps for 2–3 days; many cakes can also be frozen.
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