German apple cake

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• 1¼ g dry active yeast
• 15⅝ ml whole milk (lukewarm)

• mixing bowl

Combine yeast and milk in bowl of stand mixer, then cover and set aside until it turns foamy, approx. 10 min.

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• ¼ large eggs
• ⅛ pinch salt
• 62½ g all-purpose flour
• 7½ g sugar
• 11¼ g butter (cubed)

• stand mixer or hand mixer with dough hook attachment

Add eggs and salt, as well as some of the flour, sugar, and butter, and mix until dough forms. Cover and let rise for approx. 45 min., or until almost doubled in size.

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• 1¼ apples

• cutting board
• knife
• turning knife or vegetable peeler

Meanwhile, peel, core, and slice apples.

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• lemon (zest and juice)

• citrus juicer
• fine greater

Toss apples with lemon juice and zest and set aside.

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• ⅛ tsp cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
• 5 g sugar
• butter for greasing
• flour for dusting

• fork
• mixing bowl
• rectangular baking dish (23- x 33-cm/9- x 13-inch)
• rolling pin

Mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, and some of the sugar. Grease a large rectangular baking dish with butter. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface, knead a couple of times until smooth, and roll out to fit the baking pan.

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• 5 g ground almonds
• 18¾ g all-purpose flour
• 9⅜ g sugar
• 12½ g butter (cubed)
• ⅛ pinch salt
• ¼ tsp vanilla sugar

Transfer dough to baking dish and sprinkle with almonds. Spread apple slices on top, then sprinkle with sugar mixture. For the crumble, combine flour, remaining sugar, butter, salt, and vanilla sugar and use your fingers to combine into large crumbs. Sprinkle crumble over apples and bake at 180°C/350°F for approx. 45 min. Remove from oven and let cool. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!