- Why did the biscuit shrink in the oven?
- You didn't rest the dough enough, so the gluten strands pulled the shape back. (Relaxation).
Apple and orange Linzer biscuits
A refresh of the classic Linzer: the essential oils of the orange zest kneaded into the dough are released during baking, permeating the buttery biscuit. The apple in the filling thickens the jam with its pectin, so it runs less after baking.
Ingredients
250
g
Plain flour
150
g
Cold butter
100
g
Icing sugar
1
piece
Egg
100
g
Apple (grated, squeezed)
1
piece
Orange (zest)
2
tbsp
Orange juice
1
packet
Vanilla sugar
1
pinch
Salt
150
g
Apple-orange jam (or apricot)
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Equipment Needed
- Rolling pin
- Linzer cutters
- Baking tray
- Grater
Allergen Information
Gluten
Milk
Eggs
Instructions
1
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Mix the flour, icing sugar, salt and grated orange zest.
Tip: Rub the orange zest into the icing sugar with your fingers to release the aromas.
2
✓
Rub in the cold butter with quick movements.
Tip: Cold hands, cold butter = short pastry.
3
✓
Add the egg, the squeezed apple, vanilla sugar and orange juice. Knead together, then rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Tip: Due to the wet apple the dough may be softer, cooling is mandatory!
4
✓
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Roll out the dough, cut out the shapes (base and top).
Tip: Flour the board generously as it may stick due to the apple.
5
✓
Bake for 10-12 minutes until pale.
Tip: Do not wait for it to brown, or it will be bitter.
6
✓
Cool, then sandwich with the jam. Dust with icing sugar.
Tip: Leave to stand for a few hours before serving.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 250 g Plain flour
- 150 g Cold butter
- 100 g Icing sugar
- 1 piece Egg
- 100 g Apple (grated, squeezed)
- 1 piece Orange (zest)
- 2 tbsp Orange juice
- 1 packet Vanilla sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 150 g Apple-orange jam (or apricot)