Basque Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, whisk the butter with the sugar and salt. When the mixture is white, add the eggs one at a time while whisking.
2. 2
   In another bowl, mix the flour with the almond powder and baking powder. Stir the mixture gradually. Dough will form a ball, but should be slightly sticky. If it is too sticky, add a little flour.
3. 3
   Put the dough to rest in the fridge for 1 hour.
4. 4
   Optional: during the rest time, prepare the cream according to the recipe below.
5. 5
   Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
6. 6
   Remove the dough from the fridge and work it just enough to soften it a bit, so that it becomes more flexible.
7. 7
   Cut the dough in half and spread it into a buttered pie plate. Garnish with custard or cherry jam.
8. 8
   Roll out the second portion of the dough and arrange on top. Cut edges and pinch the two parts of dough together.
9. 9
   Dilute the egg yolk with a teaspoon of water. With a brush, put the egg wash on the top of the cake.
10. 10
    Using a fork, draw designs in the top of the dough if desired.
11. 11
    Cook for 40-45 minutes. The dough may still be slightly sticky after baking.