Flódni

Ingredients

• •3 cups all-purpose flour
• •1/2 tsp kosher salt
• •1 tbsp sugar
• •1 tsp baking powder
• •3/4 cup cold vegetable shortening or margarine
• •2 eggs
• •1/4 cup orange juice or water
• •1 cup plum jam
• •2 cups tart apples, peeled and grated
• •1 tbsp lemon juice
• •1/4 cup sugar
• •1 1/2 cups ground walnuts
• •1/3 cup sugar for walnut layer
• •1/2 tsp cinnamon
• •1 1/2 cups ground poppy seeds
• •1/2 cup sugar for poppy layer
• •1/2 cup raisins
• •1/4 cup water or apple juice
• •1 egg yolk for brushing

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the dough by mixing flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder, then cut in the shortening or margarine until crumbly.

2. 2

   Add the eggs and orange juice and knead just until a smooth dough forms; divide into 4 equal pieces and chill for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Cook the grated apples with lemon juice and sugar for a few minutes to remove excess moisture, then cool.

4. 4

   Mix the walnuts with sugar and cinnamon for one filling, and mix the poppy seeds with sugar, raisins, and water or juice for the other filling.

5. 5

   Roll out one piece of dough and fit it into a lined baking pan; spread with plum jam, then add the second dough layer and the walnut filling.

6. 6

   Add the third dough layer and spread the apple filling evenly over it.

7. 7

   Top with the fourth dough layer and spread the poppy seed mixture over or between final layers according to pan shape and family style, sealing the edges neatly.

8. 8

   Brush with egg yolk, prick the top lightly, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 55 minutes until set and golden.

9. 9

   Cool completely before slicing so the layers stay defined.