Swiss gingerbread
Description
The pastry is made simply and quickly. These gingerbreads will be liked by both adults and children. I recommend baking them ahead of time so the layers have time to soak properly. You can also decorate them with icing or powdered sugar.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
To make the dough, place sugar, honey, and butter in a saucepan.
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Step 3
Add the milk and place it over the heat. The mixture should not be brought to a boil! Just heat it slightly so that the sugar melts.
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Step 4
In the meantime, let's take care of the dry ingredients. Add the flour, salt, baking soda, cocoa, cinnamon, and nuts to a deep bowl. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 5
Add lemon zest.
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Step 6
Pour the liquid ingredients and knead a uniform dough.
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Step 7
Divide the dough into 2 parts, wrap each in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes. It's best to put it in the refrigerator.
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Step 8
Place the dough on parchment and roll it out. Prick it with a fork and send it to the oven.
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Step 9
Bake each layer at 200 degrees for about 6-8 minutes.
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Step 10
Afterwards, let the layers cool and carefully cut them in half.
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Step 11
Rub the softened butter with powdered sugar. Spread the first layer with butter.
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Step 12
Cover with the second layer and spread it with jam.
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Step 13
The third layer again with butter and the fourth with jam.
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Step 14
Cut the gingerbread into even squares. I trim the edges like this.
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Step 15
The gingerbread cookies are ready.