Zemelakh
4 servings
30 minutes
Zemelakh is a traditional Jewish cookie that impresses with its simplicity and exquisite taste. Its roots go back centuries when Jewish families prepared this sweet treat for holidays and special occasions. Zemelakh has a delightful cinnamon aroma, a tender texture, and a light crispy crust. During preparation, the dough is chilled, making it more elastic and easy to roll out. The sugar and cinnamon topping adds sweetness and spiciness, giving each piece a special charm. This cookie pairs perfectly with a cup of fragrant tea or coffee and complements festive gatherings wonderfully. It is easy to make even for beginner cooks, and the result will surely delight all homemade pastry lovers.
1
Beat the egg, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt into a uniform mass until the sugar dissolves.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Butter: 125 g
- Sugar: 125 g
2
Add one spoon of milk and mix everything again
- Milk: 1 tablespoon
3
Gradually add the sifted flour and place the resulting dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
4
After 30 minutes, take it out and roll it to a thickness of about 5-6mm, placing it on a baking mat or parchment paper. Sprinkle with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of sugar and cinnamon and immediately cut the raw dough into diamonds.
- Sugar: 125 g
- Cinnamon: 1 tablespoon
5
Bake for no more than 15 minutes at 180 degrees.