Danish hard biscuits
12 servings
40 minutes
Danish hard cookies are a refined dessert that embodies the traditions of Danish baking. Their crispy texture and rich creamy flavor are complemented by a light citrus freshness from lemon zest. Historically, Danish baking is known for simple yet sophisticated recipes where the quality of ingredients is key. Such cookies pair perfectly with coffee or tea, allowing one to enjoy a moment of coziness. During preparation, the dough undergoes thermal processing twice, making the baked goods dense and crumbly. This recipe is a great treat for family gatherings and celebrations as the aroma of fresh cookies fills the home with warmth. They can be stored for a long time while remaining just as tasty as on the day they were made.
1
Sift the flour and combine it with butter. Mix well. Add sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest. Mix again.
- Wheat flour: 325 g
- Butter: 125 g
- Powdered sugar: 100 g
- Lemon: 1 piece
2
Beat the egg with milk. Add to the flour mixture and knead the dough.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Milk: 100 ml
3
Place the dough on a floured surface and roll it into thin long sausages. Cut the dough into balls the size of a walnut and transfer them to a baking sheet.
4
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. Bake for 10 minutes.
5
Take the tray out of the oven, cut the cookies in half. Put the tray back in the oven, turn it off, and leave the cookies for another 25 minutes.