Pfefferneuse (Peppernuts)
Serves: 4
Mckayla Luettgen
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
55
Sweetness
48
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Honey2 cups
White Sugar1 cup
Butter1
Egg1 cup
Buttermilk7 cups
All-Purpose Flour1.25 tsps
Salt1.5 tsps
Ground Allspice1.5 tsps
Ground Cinnamon1 tsp
Ground Cloves1.5 tsps
Baking SodaDirections:
1
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar
2
Add corn syrup, egg and honey; mix well
3
Sift together the flour, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and baking soda; stir into the sugar mixture alternately with the buttermilk
4
Knead dough, which should be very stiff, by hand for 15 to 30 minutes
5
Divide dough into 2 pieces, flatten slightly, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight
6
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C )
7
Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into 1 inch squares
8
Place on an unprepared cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until dry inside