Basler Mürbeteig

Ingredients

• 300 g of flour
• 100 g of sugar
• 2 eggs
• 100 g of butter
• 100 g of honey
• 100 g of crushed almonds
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 tablespoon of warm water
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Method

1. Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
2. In another bowl, moisten the baking powder with warm water and let it rise for 5 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, butter, and honey together.
4. Gradually mix the egg mixture into the flour mixture, incorporating the risen baking powder and crushed almonds.
5. Form a ball of dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into small balls and form pastries.
7. Make a hole in the center of each pastry and fill it with the desired filling.
8. Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake the pastries for 15-20 minutes, until golden.