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Sand cake (homoksütemény) is a soft, crumbly member of the old Hungarian tea biscuits, named for its sand-like texture. It is a fluffy butter dough with a little spice, topped with a single grape. It is ready in half an hour, and children love it.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (165 °C fan). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- With a mixer, beat the soft butter with the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, lemon zest and salt for 5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing for 1 minute after each so the cream stays smooth and glossy. Mix for 8-10 minutes in total.
- Gently fold in the flour mixed with the baking powder with a spoon so the dough stays soft and spreadable.
- With a teaspoon, drop walnut-sized mounds onto the tray, 3 cm apart. Press 2-3 grapes or raisins onto each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are pale golden. Cool on a rack. They keep for 1 week.
Based on: Malatinszky Fanny szakácskönyve (a classic Hungarian cookbook), modernised. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Beat the butter and sugar for a long time to make them airy.
- Add the eggs one at a time so the cream does not split.
- Instead of grapes you can use raisins, sour cherries or jam.
- Do not overbake, so they stay soft.
Frequently asked questions
Can it be frozen?
Yes, for 1 month.
Without grapes?
Yes, with candied cherries or raisins.
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