Rhabarberkuchen mit Makronenhaube

==Description==
German rhubarb squares
==Ingredients==
=== Dough ===
* 10.5 ounces (300 grams) flour
* 4.4 ounces (125 grams) butter
* 3.5 ounces (100 grams) sugar
* 4 egg yolks (use the whites in the meringue)
* 1 egg
* 1 packet vanilla sugar
=== Topping ===
* 3.5 pounds (1.5 kg) rhubarb (6 – 7 large stalks)
* 10.5 ounces (300 grams) sugar
* 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
=== Meringue ===
* 3.5 ounces (100 grams) ground almonds
* 4.5 ounces (125 grams) sugar
* 4 egg whites
==Directions==
# Sieve the flour into a large, flat bottomed bowl.
# Add the sugar and mix well.
# Cut the butter in with a pastry cutter.
# Separate 4 eggs; set the whites aside.
# Add the four yolks plus one whole egg to the flour and butter mixture; add the vanilla.
# Knead briefly (it will be very dry and crumbly — that's okay).
# Place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to rest.
# Wash and peel the rhubarb, and cut it in ½ to ¾ inch pieces.
# Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
# Don't grease the pan (or if you don't have parchment paper you can try it with a greased pan instead).
# Roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thick.
# Make a ridge around the edge to help keep in the juices (you could try to make this as a pie This amount would probably make two small pies. The crust is thicker, denser, and sweeter than a pie crust, though).
# Poke holes all over the crust with a fork and bake in a preheated 400 f oven for 15 – 20 minutes.
# Mix the 10.5 ounces of sugar in with the rhubarb and let them sit together briefly to create some juice.
# Spread the breadcrumbs over the pre-baked crust.
# Spread the rhubarb evenly over the crust, along with the sugar/juices.
# Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F until the rhubarb is soft.
# Beat the egg whites until they are stiff.
# Slowly add 4.5 ounces of sugar and continue to beat until it's thick and creamy.
# Fold the ground almonds into the egg whites.
# Distribute the egg white mixture over the baked and still hot rhubarb cake and bake at 450°F for 10 minutes until the meringue is lightly browned.
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Category:Bar and square Recipes