Homemade sugar pie

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Very Easy
3 h 35 m
387 Kcal

Have you ever tasted an incredibly fluffy pie? That's what our sugar pie promises: a sweet and delicious dessert :-) But how does this recipe get so fluffy? Simply because it's made with brioche dough. That explains it! Here are all the step-by-step instructions below ↓ ↓

Ingredients

8
Estimated cost: 2.82€ (0.35€/serving)

Materials

  • A 28 cm pie pan

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Waiting time3 hours
Cook time25 min
  • Homemade sugar pie - Preparation step 1Put the dry yeast in a bowl and add the warm milk. Leave to rest for 10 minutes, then mix.
  • Homemade sugar pie - Preparation step 2Add the flour on top, then the salt, sugar, and eggs. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
  • Homemade sugar pie - Preparation step 3Add the softened butter gradually and knead until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl (about 10 minutes).
  • Homemade sugar pie - Preparation step 4Cover with a cloth and let rise for 2 hours at room temperature.
  • Homemade sugar pie - Preparation step 5Transfer the dough to a greased pie pan and spread it evenly over the entire surface. Let it rise for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Homemade sugar pie - Preparation step 6Make holes in the dough with your fingers.
  • Homemade sugar pie - Preparation step 7Mix the eggs and cream. Pour this mixture over the dough. Sprinkle the brown sugar on top, then cut the butter into small pieces and sprinkle them on top as well.
  • Homemade sugar pie - Preparation step 8Bake in a preheated oven at 340°F for 25 minutes.
  • Homemade sugar pie - Preparation step 9Take your sugar pie out of the oven, let it cool slightly, and there you have it, it's ready! Enjoy!

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FAQ ❓

Why is my sugar pie so fluffy?

The sugar pie gets its fluffiness from the brioche dough, which is rich in butter and eggs, giving it a light and airy texture.
Yes, you can use brown or white sugar, but this may slightly change the flavor and color of the pie.
Preparation takes about 10 minutes, but you also need to allow 3 hours for the dough to rise before baking.
To keep the pie soft for a few days, it is best to store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
Yes, you can add fruit such as pears or apples for extra freshness and flavor, but this may affect the pie's final texture.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 387Kcal
  • Carbo: 43.6g
  • Total fat: 19.6g
  • Saturated fat: 12g
  • Proteins: 8.1g
  • Fibers: 1.4g
  • Sugar: 19.3g
  • ProPoints: 11
  • SmartPoints: 17
Nutritional information for 1 serving (119g)
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