Swedish Almond Rusk (Mandel Skorper) Recipe

Name: Swedish Almond Rusk (Mandel Skorper)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup slivered almonds (3 ounces)

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs
3/4 cup slivered almonds (3 ounces)

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Sift together flour, cardamom, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
3
Beat together butter, sugar, and extract with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
4
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Mix in flour mixture at low speed just until combined, then stir in almonds.
6
Form dough into 4 (11- by 2-inch) logs and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased large baking sheet.
7
Bake logs in middle of oven until pale golden, about 20 minutes.
8
Cool logs on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board and cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices with a serrated knife using a sawing motion.
9
Reduce temperature to 300F.
10
Arrange rusks, cut sides down, on baking sheets and bake in batches in middle of oven until golden, about 18 minutes.
11
Transfer to a rack to cool.

1161

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Swedish Almond Rusk (Mandel Skorper) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Swedish Almond Rusk (Mandel Skorper)

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