Baked Hake with Yeast Crust
A French-inspired dish featuring a yeast-based crust topped with a delicate hake filling.
Ingredients
- β4 hake filletsskin removed
- β1/2 tsp yeastactive dry
- β1 1/2 cups all-purpose flourunsifted
- β1 tsp saltflaky
- β1 cup waterwarm
- β1 pie crusthomemade or store-bought
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast, flour, and salt. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a dough forms.
- 3
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch (6 mm).
- 4
Place the hake fillets in the center of the dough, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border around each fillet.
- 5
Fold the dough over the fish, pressing edges to seal.
- 6
Place the pie crust on top of the fish, pressing edges to seal.
- 7
Brush the crust with egg wash (beaten egg mixed with a little water).
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the fish is cooked through.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.