Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick (113 grams) chilled butter, cut into pieces
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb, cut into pieces (fresh from supermarket)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes (including baking time)
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add egg and sour cream, and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the rhubarb pieces.
- Pour the mixture into a pie dish or baking pan. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon powder.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving, assuming the dish is served to 8 people):
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- The sour cream gives the pie a rich and creamy taste that Americans often enjoy.
- Rhubarb brings a unique tartness that pairs well with the sour cream.
- The pie has a crispy crust and a juicy filling.
User Comments:
- "The sour cream and rhubarb combination was amazing! The pie was so tasty."
- "The pie was easy to make and was a hit with my family."
- "I loved the crispy crust and the juicy filling. Will make this again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh rhubarb from the supermarket for best results. If using frozen rhubarb, thaw it before using.
- The chilled butter helps create a flaky crust, so keep it chilled until ready to use.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon powder according to preference.
- The pie may be served warm or at room temperature.