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russian medianyky (honey biscuits)

13 Pinches
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Updated on Jul 31, 2014

This is a traditional Russian recipe for a classic biscuit (cookie) made from flour flavoured with spices, honey, orange zest and almonds that's bound with eggs and oven baked until crisp. Found at Celtnet.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 560 grams unbleached plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 200 grams icing sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 - extra large eggs
  • 240 milliliters runny honey
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest chopped finely
  • 1 - large egg, beaten with a little water
  • 20 - blanched almonds
  • - coarse sugar crystals to dust

How To Make russian medianyky (honey biscuits)

  • Step 1
    Sift together the flour, spices, sugar and baking powder into a bowl.
  • Step 2
    Mix with a fork to blend thoroughly then add the eggs, honey and orange peel. Stir well and bring together as a soft dough.
  • Step 3
    Turn onto a floured work surface then roll the dough out to about 12mm thick (flour your rolling pin to make this easier). Cut into squares with a pastry cutter then transfer to a lightly-greased non-stick baking tray.
  • Step 4
    Brush each one with the egg wash then scatter the sugar crystals on top. Place almonds on top.
  • Step 5
    Transfer the biscuits to an oven pre-heated to 170°C and bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before storing in an air-tight tin.
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