Recipe for shortbread cookies

Description

The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. I suggest you try this very easy recipe for a tea-time treat. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Separate the yolk of one egg from the white. Melt the honey and mix it with the yolk.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Mix the egg, egg white, sugar, and softened margarine until a uniform consistency is obtained.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add a little salt. Add flour and baking powder. Knead the dough.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out the rounds.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Brush the top with a mixture of egg and honey. Sprinkle the tops of the cakes with sugar, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Bake in a preheated oven at 220 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Ready. Serve at the table.