Czech Listy Celestial Crust

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 11

Czech Listy Celestial Crust: A Sweet and Soft Pastry Delight

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

27 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

167

Sugar

Fat

The Czech Listy Celestial Crust is a popular pastry in the Czech Republic and is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Its soft texture and sugary taste make it a unique pastry that can be served for breakfast, or as an afternoon snack alongside tea or coffee. The diamond or rectangular shapes gives it its distinctive form. It is easy and quick to prepare and only takes a short time to cook. When baked it becomes golden brown and can be served with a sprinkle of sugar.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar and salt.
2.	Gradually add in the flour, stirring until the mixture becomes a soft dough.
3.	Divide the dough into four equally sized balls.
4.	Flour a clean surface and roll out each ball of dough.
5.	Cut the rolled out dough into diamond or rectangular shapes
6.	Heat the oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
7.	Place the cut-out dough on the baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
8.	Serve hot or cold and sprinkle with sugar to your taste

PROS

The Czech Listy Celestial Crust is a quick and easy pastry that can be served hot or cold.
The dough is soft and sugar sprinkled adding sweetness to the taste.
It is perfect as a breakfast pastry or afternoon snack and can amplify your tea times

CONS

This pastry is not particularly healthy, too much of it can cause weight gain and it may not be suitable for persons who are sensitive to high sugar intake.
There are also concerns about its nutritional value.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this pastry may not be particularly healthy, it does provide a quick and easy source of energy. The sugar content can provide a short-term boost of energy and the dough is also a source of carbohydrates.

	2 eggs
	1/4 cup cream
	1/4 cup milk
	1/4 cup sugar
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	2 1/4 cups flour