When the Lekváros derelye — friend's ear is served, someone always declares that he only wants "a little bit". It is also known as Bárátfüle: a pillow of jam in toasted crumbs. It's hard to find a friendlier ear. This is usually done immediately before the second, smaller dose.
Thorough preparation
- Preparation: prepare all the ingredients and tools, read the steps, then measure the ingredients. This way, you don't have to rush while cooking, and it's easier to find the right consistency.
- Knead the cold, mashed potatoes with eggs and flour into a soft dough. Go slowly and check the texture, aroma and balance of flavors before each subsequent operation.
- Roll it out thin, put small mounds of jam on it, fold the dough over it and cut it with a pastry cutter. Work on a stable cutting board and aim for uniform pieces so that the raw materials soften evenly.
- Cook in pearly salt water for another two minutes after swimming. The liquid should just bubble evenly; in the meantime, check the softness and, if necessary, replace the liquid in small portions.
- Roll the butter into toasted crumbs and serve with powdered cinnamon. Work at medium heat, stir occasionally and allow time for the aroma and color of the ingredients to develop nicely.
- Finishing and serving: let the food settle for a few minutes, if its character allows. Taste it, adjust the seasoning, and then serve it at the right temperature for the food.
Practical tips and common mistakes
- Brush the edges with water and seal with a fork; the jam cannot swim in the cooking water, it can only escape.
- When baking, measure accurately, and use the butter and eggs at the temperature required by the recipe.
- Let it cool completely or rest before slicing: the cutting surface will be nicer and the texture will be more orderly.
- Only cool the leftovers and put them in the fridge, covered, and reheat them according to the nature of the food before consumption.