---
title: "Mazurek"
date: 2021-04-06
tags: ['polish', 'easter', 'dessert']
author: martin-chrzanowski
---

Mazurek is a traditional Polish flat cake made in many homes for Easter. Many
different toppings are possible.

## Ingredients

* 2 1/2 cups flour
* 1/4 cup powdered sugar
* 200g (7 oz) butter
* 1 tablespoon 18% sour cream
* 2 egg yolks
* topping: for example [orange jam](/orange-jam) from 4 oranges
* optional additional toppings/decorations:
    * walnuts
    * pecans
    * raisins
    * sliced almonds

## Directions

1. Put flour and butter in a bowl.
2. Cut the butter with a sharp knife into tiny pieces, mixing with the flour.
3. Add egg yolks, sugar, sour cream, and a pinch of salt.
4. Knead well and form into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and let chill in fridge
   for about an hour.
5. Roll out flat and place in large baking sheet (this should be enough for a
   25x35cm/10x14in sheet) on top of parchment paper.
6. Make little holes with fork in the dough.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes in 200°C (395°F).
8. Let cool before spreading topping.
9. Decorate with nuts or other toppings.