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Danish Kammerjunker

Cultural Context

Kammerjunker originated in Denmark, traditionally served as a crisp accompaniment to coffee or tea. These delightful little biscuits are often enjoyed during festive occasions and are known for their slightly sweet and spiced flavor. Today, they are a beloved treat in Danish households and have found their way into cafes around the world, celebrated for their versatility and delightful crunch.

DanishDKother
45 min
easy
24 servings
Servings4
1 and 1/2 cups spelt flour
1 and 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
8 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal provides a vegan alternative with binding properties.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content while being cost-effective.

1

Combine 1 and 1/2 cups spelt flour and 1 and 1/2 cups regular flour in a mixing bowl.

2

Add 2/3 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cardamom to the flour mixture and mix well.

3

Add 8 tablespoons of butter to the dry mixture and mix until combined.

4

In a separate bowl, mix 1/3 cup milk with 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

5

Combine the milk mixture with the flour mixture and mix until combined, then mix by hand to ensure it stays together.

6

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

7

After chilling, divide the dough into three pieces and roll each piece into a long roll.

8

Cut the roll into small pieces, about 1 inch long, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, which should be sprayed with cooking spray.

9

Bake in a preheated oven at 345°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.

10

Remove from the oven and slice the biscuits with a serrated knife while they are still hot.

11

Place the sliced biscuits back in the oven at 200°F (93°C) for approximately 4 to 5 minutes to dry them out.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking sheetparchment paperplastic wrap

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

KammerjunkerDanish Crispbread

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