21 March 2018

Knerken (Classic German Baking, modified)

120g high fat butter (Sierra Nevada vat cultured), melted and browned
2tsp ground cardamom (2 tsp pods=16pods=5g=3.6g seeds)
90g sugar
1 egg
250g flour
1/2tsp baking ammonia
1/4tsp salt

Blend cooled butter, cardamom, sugar and egg. Whisk together flour, ammonia, and salt. Add to butter mixture and mix well. Roll into two 7" logs and chill at least two hours. Cut into 8mm slices. Brush with milk and bake at 350*F for 15-20 minutes, until golden and fragrant.