Hungarian Apple Pite (Apple Pie)


Instructions:

  1. Prepare the dough:
    • Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
    • Add butter and rub into crumbs.
    • Mix in egg yolks and sour cream to form a soft dough.
    • Divide dough in two and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the filling:
    • Squeeze excess juice from grated apples.
    • Mix apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
  3. Assemble:
    • Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
    • Roll out half the dough and place in a baking pan.
    • Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the base.
    • Spread apple filling evenly.
    • Cover with the second rolled dough sheet.
  4. Bake:
    • Bake 35–40 minutes until golden.
  5. Serve:
    • Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and slice.

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