Ingredients
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2
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3/4
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1
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4
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1
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2
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1/2
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1 1/2
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1
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1/4
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1 1/2
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1/2
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Directions
Cherry Kuchen (Pronounced Ku-Kah by My Family), Old family recipe for a coffee cake with fruit topping from a region in Russia where a community of Germans lived This is my father’s version of the recipe which is almost sugar-free Very good served warm with vanilla bean frozen yogurt or ice cream , Very good I didn’t have any cardamom powder, so I took the seeds out of cardamom pods and ground those up (using a little more than indicated in the recipe) And used more cherries than indicated, since I only have one 9X9 pan so had to make a half-quantity, but I couldn’t think what to do with any leftovers The flavour of the kuchen was lovely, but I found the crust a little dry (perhaps I cooked it for too long?) I would suggest using the tartest cherries you can find; mine were possibly a little too bland – still delicious, but I can imagine that a bit of sourness would complement the cardamom base and streusel topping very well I really liked this recipe, and will definitely make it again Reviewed for Pick A Chef, Fall 2007
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Steps
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1
Done
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Add Water to Beaten Eggs and Dissolve Dry Yeast in This Mixture. Let All These Ingredients Rest Refrigerated For 15 Minutes. |
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2
Done
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Meanwhile, Blend With a Pastry Blender or by Hand Flour, Salt, Sugar, Butter and Cardamom. |
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3
Done
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in a Large Mixing Bowl, Make a Ring of Blended Flour. Pour Chilled Yeast Mixture Into the Center and Work It Into Dry Ingredients. Knead Until Smooth, About 2 Minutes. Form Dough Into Ball and Let Rest, Covered For About 20 Minutes. |
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4
Done
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Roll Out Dough Into 2 9x9 Baking Dishes. Push Edges of Dough Up Against Dish to Prevent Fruit Topping from Spilling. |
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5
Done
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For Topping, Spread Cherries Over Top of Dough. With a Pasty Blender or Fork, Cut Butter Into Flour and Sugar Until Small Crumbs of Mixture Are Formed. Sprinkle Crumb Mixture Over Top of Cherries. |
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6
Done
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Bake at 400 Degrees For 20-25 Minutes Until Topping Begins to Golden. |
