Recipe Tip: Swiss Christmas Biscuits

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Cream the butter in a bowl until soft.

2. Step 2

   Stir in the sugar, salt, and add the three eggs one at a time. Continue to mix until the mixture is slightly lighter in colour.

3. Step 3

   Grate in the zest of the lemon zest and add the flour.

4. Step 4

   Work the mixture into a dough, flatten slightly and cover and chill for two hours.

5. Step 5

   Remove the dough from the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before rolling it out.

6. Step 6

   Roll out the dough in portions on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of approx. 8 mm.

7. Step 7

   Cut out different shapes with a biscuit cutter and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

8. Step 8

   Brush lightly with beaten egg yolk.

9. Step 9

   Bake at 180°C for approx. 10 min. and then leave to cool.