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    Ethnic: Swedish Butter Braids


    Source of Recipe


    Wen Zientek

    Recipe Introduction


    "These traditional Swedish cookies are a little bit time consuming to make, but they are worth the effort. They are very attractive, but in a very simple classic way. They nicely complement the more "bells and whistles" cookies that I make each year. They have a rich vanilla flavor that melt in your mouth."

    List of Ingredients




    1 3/4 cups flour

    1/2 cup softened unsalted butter

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    1 cup sugar

    1/2 cup heavy cream

    2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

    Recipe



    In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Whip in the cream and vanilla until creamy and smooth. In a small bowl whisk the flour and baking powder, then slowly add to the butter mixture.

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead quickly. Return to the bowl, cover, and chill for 4 hours.

    Take a small ball of dough and roll into strips about 7 inches long.

    Take two strips and twist together into a circle and smooth the seams with a moist finger. Place on the prepared cookie sheets.

    Bake 10 to 13 minutes, or until golden. Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then carefully remove onto wire racks. Store in an airtight container or freeze.


 

 

 


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