I have made this platz many times and it's a favorite here. It is also a nice size to bring to potlucks. My g'daughter came to see me today and I thought it was time she learned to make platz. She claims she doesn't like to cook or bake but as you can see she did a great job!
- 2 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 egg
- Sift dry ingredients together and with a pastry blender mix in the butter. Add the cream and slightly beaten egg and mix well.
- Pat out on a greased 10 x 15 inch pan. (approx) Wet hands to do this as the dough may be a bit sticky.
- Put on a layer of any of the following fruits: cherries, plums, apples, apricots, rhubarb, blueberries or any fruit in season..frozen fruit works too. My g'daughter used rhubarb.
Top with crumbs:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup butter, very soft
- Mix well with a pastry blender..it will be crumbly. If you want coarser crumbs just mix in a bit of cream. Sprinkle thickly over the fruit.
- Bake in at 375ยบ for 30 minutes.
- Cool 10 minutes and drizzle icing over the top. (optional)
- It is also very good served warm with ice cream.
I have made this platz many times and it's a favorite here. It is also a nice size to bring to potlucks. My g'daughter came to see me today and I thought it was time she learned to make platz. She claims she doesn't like to cook or bake but as you can see she did a great job!
