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Friesian thumbs

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You have to use your thumb when preparing these biscuits! They are a Friesian speciality explains Dutch Chef Geert Elzinga.


Fryske dumkes

Ingredients

150g butter

150g brown sugar

2 eggs

250gr plain flour

Salt pinch

100 Hazelnut meal

2g aniseed

2g ginger ground

2g cinnamon

Beat the sugar and butter until nice and creamy

Slowly add the eggs

Add all other ingredients and knead for about 5 minutes

Roll it out to about 1 cm thickness and the cut little bars of 4x2 cm

Butter your tray and bake the dumkes on 150C for 25 minutes

Take out of the oven and press the cookies with your thumb to create a little dent.

 

 

 

 


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