Soetkoekies (Traditional South African Biscuits) Recipe πΏπ¦
Overview:
Soetkoekies are delightful traditional South African biscuits that are easy to make and perfect for sharing with loved ones. These sweet treats, infused with warm spices and a hint of wine, are sure to become a favorite in your home. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a total time of 25 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these Soetkoekies in no time!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 cups | Flour |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Cream of tartar |
| 1 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground ginger |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground nutmeg |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground cloves |
| 1 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1/2 cup | Port wine |
| 2 tbsp | Sherry wine |
| 1/4 cup | Almonds (chopped) |
Instructions:
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, ground cloves, brown sugar, and chopped almonds.
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Incorporate Butter: Add the butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Then, add the beaten eggs, port wine, and sherry wine to the flour mixture. Mix vigorously until a dough forms.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (180Β°C).
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Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
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Cut Out Cookies: Using a cookie cutter, cut the dough into 2-inch rounds. Gather any scraps and re-roll them to make more cookies.
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Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the cut-out rounds on a buttered or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
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Brush with Egg White: Lightly beat an egg white and brush it gently over the tops of the cookies. This will give them a beautiful golden finish when baked.
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Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
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Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Then, indulge in these delicious Soetkoekies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 118.4
- Total Fat: 5.6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.2g
- Cholesterol: 20.5mg
- Sodium: 70.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 14.9g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 7.5g
- Protein: 2.3g
Recipe Notes:
- Soetkoekies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite nuts or spices for a unique flavor twist.
- These biscuits pair wonderfully with a glass of sweet dessert wine or a hot cup of Rooibos tea.
