The Perfect Linzer Dough Recipe

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The Perfect Linzer Dough Recipe

3:2:1 Dough Ratio

  • 300g plain flour
  • 200g butter
  • 100g sugar
  • 2 egg yolks

Flavor Enhancements: Add cinnamon, cocoa, gingerbread spice, or any other seasoning to make the cookies more interesting.

Kneading Tips:

  • Knead the dough quickly to avoid warming it up with your hands. Warm dough can become sticky and hard to handle.

Proven Baking Tips

1. Chill Overnight for Best Results

  • After kneading the dough, roll it out between two pieces of baking paper and place it in the fridge overnight. This helps firm the dough and ensures it holds its shape perfectly when cut.

2. Cutting the Shapes

  • Cut out the shapes the next day when the dough is firm. This prevents deformation and ensures your cookies fit together beautifully.

3. Handle with Care

  • Linzer cookies are very fragile on the first day. Wait until the second day to glue the shapes together with jam. This minimizes breakage.

4. Prevent Sticking

  • Before cutting the shapes, lightly dust the surface of the dough with flour. Use a sieve to ensure an even layer, and this will prevent sticking to the cookie cutters.

5. Sweeten to Perfection

  • After cutting, sprinkle the shapes with sugar if needed. The jam will absorb the excess sugar when you sandwich the cookies together.

6. Bake on a Silicone Perforated Mat

  • A silicone perforated mat allows for even heat distribution, ensuring perfectly baked cookies with no sticking.

Extra Tips for Success

  • Filling Options: Use high-quality marmalade or jam for gluing the cookies together. Raspberry or apricot jam works particularly well with Linzer cookies.
  • Decoration: For an elegant touch, dust the tops of the cookies with powdered sugar before assembling.
  • Storage: Store your assembled cookies in an airtight container. Linzer cookies taste even better after a day or two as the flavors meld together.

I hope these tips help you enjoy the process of baking Linzer cookies as much as I do! With these little tricks, you’ll have perfectly shaped, delicious cookies to share with family and friends. Happy baking! 😊

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