Szilvás Pite(Plum Cake)

Ingredients

• •3 cups all-purpose flour
• •2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• •3/4 cup warm water
• •1/4 cup sugar
• •1/3 cup vegetable oil
• •1 egg
• •1/2 tsp kosher salt
• •1 1/2 lb Italian prune plums, halved and pitted
• •2 tbsp breadcrumbs or ground nuts
• •2 tbsp sugar for topping
• •1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Dissolve the yeast in the warm water with a pinch of the sugar and let stand until foamy.

2. 2

   Mix in the remaining sugar, oil, egg, salt, and flour to form a soft dough, then knead until smooth.

3. 3

   Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

4. 4

   Press the dough into a greased sheet pan or rectangular baking dish and sprinkle the surface lightly with breadcrumbs or ground nuts to absorb juices.

5. 5

   Arrange the plum halves cut side up over the dough in close rows.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with the topping sugar and cinnamon.

7. 7

   Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is golden and the plums are soft and jammy.

8. 8

   Cool until warm or room temperature before cutting into squares.