Romanian Creme Fraiche Cake Dough Too Stiff Instead of Batter-Like

Question

I am making the first part of this recipe which is the dough for the base. The recipe says it is a batter-like dough when butter is beaten in it. Mine however is a soft but not batter like dough. I measuring exactingly with a scale. Wondering if anyone else had this problem . I am hesitant to do the next steps as it's time consuming and I am afraid the base layer wont work well. Any suggestions?

Elizabeth Mindreau · Accepted Answer

Hi Stephanie –
I'm checking in from Milk Street to see if you have proceeded with the making of your creme fraiche cake. I checked with the developer of the recipe and he said that it is a loose dough and that the proofing process would make it less sticky but you will still have to scrape it out of the bowl. He said it sounds like you will be fine according to your description. Please let us know how it turns out!
Best,
Elizabeth & The Milk Street Team

Romanian Creme Fraiche Cake Dough Too Stiff Instead of Batter-Like

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