Breton Far with Prunes
A delicate Breton dessert with a creamy custard-like center, a golden crust, and juicy prunes.
Ingredients
- wheat flour200 g
- sugar150 g
- eggs4 pcs
- milk750 ml
- pitted prunes225 g
- salt1 pinch
- butter20 g
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to get a smooth, lump-free batter.
Melt the butter and generously grease the bottom and sides of a shallow baking dish.
Spread the prunes evenly over the bottom of the dish, pour the batter over them, and carefully place the dish in the oven.
Bake for 45–50 minutes at 180°C, until the top is nicely browned and the center is just barely set with a slight wobble.
Turn off the oven and leave the far inside for another 10 minutes with the door ajar, then let it cool in the dish for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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