The Catalan TableCherry Coca-style Tart
The cherry tart-style coca offers a soft and fluffy texture thanks to the weak flour, enriched with a subtle touch of white wine and melted lard that provides a unique aromatic depth.
Ingredients
Servings
10
Measurement units
Ingredients
- 1 cuplard (melted)
- 500 gall-purpose flour (or pastry flour)
- 1 gotwhite wine
- 1 gotoil
- 1 gotmilk
- 1 packetchemical leavening agent (Royal baking powder)
- salt
- 1 kgcherries
- 115 gmixture of 115 grs sugar + 35 grs of flour, to sprinkle on top before baking
Nutritional Information
Per serving
Calculated for 10 servings
Calories
456 kcal
Protein
5.9 g
Fat
23 g
Carbohydrates
57.7 g
Calculated from reviewed ingredient weights and pinned USDA FoodData Central records.
Step-by-step Guide
Pie Crust Style
- Clean the cherries and carefully remove the pits. Set them aside in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix the lard, white wine, olive oil, warm milk, and yeast. Stir well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
- Gradually add the sifted flour, stirring constantly with a spatula or manual whisk. Once the flour is absorbed, add a little more and continue stirring until all the flour is incorporated.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured marble surface and knead it by hand for about 5-7 minutes, until you get a consistent dough with a thick texture. In the last few minutes of kneading, fold in the cherries.
- About 30 minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Lightly grease a high-sided baking tin with butter or oil and pour in the batter. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly. Lift the tin and gently tap it against the counter to settle the batter properly.
- Sprinkle the sugar and flour mixture evenly over the top to cover the entire surface.
- Bake the batter at 180°C for about 30-40 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean when it’s done.
Recommendations & Tricks
- When preparing the dough with lard, ensure that it is well softened and at room temperature to guarantee that it distributes evenly, resulting in a smoother and more manageable dough.
- For a crispier and more aromatic result, use dry white wine, as it will add a slight acidity and enhance the flavors of the cherries.
- If there is leftover coca, store it at room temperature in an airtight container to prevent it from hardening, and consume it within a maximum of two days to maintain freshness.
Original recipe
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