Crispy Napoleon with condensed milk turns out very tender crispy and not too fatty
01.02.2018
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The Napoleon cake is deservedly a favorite dessert of many of our compatriots. Unsweetened puff pastry layers soaked in boiled, cream, or butter cream won`t leave anyone indifferent. There are many variations of this dessert: in France, it`s called `Mille-feuille` (which translates to 1,000 layers), in England - `Vanilla Slice`.
Continuation of the article  Photo: takprosto.cc First, choose good high-quality flour. Sift it several times to give the dough airiness. For the same purpose, experienced housewives choose butter (or margarine) with high fat content. Prepare the dough in a cool room, otherwise the dough may spread. And that`s it, you can safely start making homemade Napoleon with condensed milk.  Photo: takprosto.cc Crispy Napoleon Ingredients for the dough • 450 g flour • 270 g chilled butter • 170 ml water • 20 ml vinegar • 1/4 tsp salt Ingredients for the cream • 400 g soft butter • 400 g condensed milk  Photo: takprosto.cc Preparation 1. First, prepare the dough. Sift the flour, add salt and cubed chilled butter. Rub the mixture with your hands until uniform consistency.  Photo: takprosto.cc 2. Combine water with vinegar, then pour the liquid into the bowl with flour and butter. Knead into a uniform dough.  Photo: takprosto.cc 3. Shape the finished dough into a ball and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.  Photo: takprosto.cc 4. After the specified time, remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll out into a square sheet no thinner than 1 cm. Then fold the dough like an envelope, roll out into a large sheet, fold again (repeat the process at least 4 times). After all manipulations, put the dough in the refrigerator for an hour.  Photo: takprosto.cc 5. When the dough is ready, you can start rolling out the layers. Divide the dough ball into several equal parts (depending on how many layers you plan to bake).  Photo: takprosto.cc 6. Thinly roll out each dough layer until transparent and be sure to prick with a fork. Bake the layers at 200 degrees until they become golden.  Photo: takprosto.cc 7. Time to make the sweet cream. Whip the butter with a mixer. Add the condensed milk and whip again. Photo: takprosto.cc 8. Spread each layer of the future cake with a thin layer of cream, actually just enough to bind the layers. Bon appétit to you and your loved ones! Don`t forget to share this recipe with other lovers of condensed milk and delicious cakes! Liked what you saw? Recommend to friends Next post
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