Hungarian Apple Pie (Almás Pite)

Ingredients

Dough:

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 250 g butter
• 150 g sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 100 ml sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Filling:

• 1 kg apples, peeled and grated
• 100 g sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

For topping:

• Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2. Add butter and rub until crumbly.
3. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Knead into a smooth dough.
4. Divide the dough into two equal parts and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Mix grated apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Squeeze out excess liquid.
6. Roll out one piece of dough and place it in a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
7. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the dough and spread the apple filling evenly.
8. Roll out the second piece of dough and place it on top of the apples.
9. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
10. Let it cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.