Wholegrain Danish Peppernuts
Spiced Danish peppernuts, perfect for cosy Christmas moments. The biscuits are made with wholemeal flour, which adds flavour and texture.This recipe does not meet the requirements for the Whole Grain Logo, but it is a way to incorporate more whole grains into your everyday diet.
Ingredients
- 80 g butter, softened to room temperature
- 100 g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger (can be replaced with 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 250 g plain flour
- 100 g wholemeal wheat flour
Instructions
- Remove the butter from the fridge and allow it to soften.
- Mix all the dry ingredients together.
- Add the softened butter and the two eggs. Preferably mix using a stand mixer or hand mixer fitted with dough hooks.
- Knead the dough thoroughly by hand until it comes together.
- Place the dough in a freezer bag and leave the bag open.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably longer.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper. Roll the dough into long, thin logs and cut them into small pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (conventional oven) and bake the peppernuts for approximately 10 minutes.
- Leave to cool, then enjoy your delicious wholegrain Danish peppernuts!