SEVEN LAYER SCHALET
This classic recipe for Seven Layer Schalet offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors, perfect for a special occasion. The layers of dough are interspersed with a sweet mixture of sugar, cinnamon, and breadcrumbs, along with grated almonds, raisins, and citron. The final result is a rich, satisfying pastry with a flaky crust and a sweet, aromatic filling. Serve this comforting treat as a dessert or a delightful snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 each Egg
- 3 tablespoons Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally fat. Substituted with butter or vegetable shortening.)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons Bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 ounces Sweet and bitter almonds, grated
- 1/2 pound Seedless raisins
- 1/4 cup Jelly (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 pound Citron, cut up very small
- 1 tablespoon Lemon peel, grated (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Butter (or vegetable shortening), melted (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
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Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the flour, egg, butter (or shortening), water, sugar, and salt. Knead lightly until a dough forms. Place the dough in a cold place to rest while preparing the filling. (Prep time: 10 minutes, Perform time: 5 minutes, Waiting time: 0 minutes)
- 2In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar, cinnamon, and bread crumbs. Set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes, Perform time: 0 minutes, Waiting time: 0 minutes)
- 3Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the dough into seven equal pieces. Roll out each piece separately. Place one layer on a greased baking tin and spread with melted butter (or shortening) and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Place the second layer on top, sprinkle with grated almonds mixed with sugar. Place the third layer, spread with melted butter (or shortening), sprinkle with cinnamon, sugar, and raisins. Place the fourth layer, spread with jelly, and citron. Cover with another layer, spread with melted butter (or shortening), sprinkle with cinnamon, sugar, grated lemon peel, and lemon juice. Place the sixth layer, spread and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Put on the last layer, spread with melted butter (or shortening), and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Cut into four-cornered pieces. (Prep time: 5 minutes, Perform time: 10 minutes, Waiting time: 0 minutes)
- 4Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. (Prep time: 0 minutes, Perform time: 0 minutes, Waiting time: 30 minutes)
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