Dead Men's Bones (Totenbeinli)Posted by Olga at recipegoldmine.com 9:03:11am 9/30/03 Source: Tante Heidi's Swiss Kitchen To make about 70 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugar 3 eggs 9 ounces almonds, blanched, peeled and chopped (about 2 1/4 cups) 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon Pinch of salt 3 cups flour, sifted 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten Beat the butter with the sugar until white and creamy. Add one egg at a time, beating well, then add the almonds, cinnamon, a pinch of salt and finally the flour. Knead the dough well and shape it into a long rectangle about 1 1/2 inches thick and 2 1/2 to 3 inches wide. Refrigerate the dough for one hour, or until firm. Cut the rectangle crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, place them on baking sheets and brush them with the egg yolk. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 20 minutes, until just golden. |