BOTERKOEK (DUTCH PASTRY - "BUTTER CAKE")
Like many western European pastries, this one features almond paste. This is not to be confused with almond pie filling. Use a cake pan with a release or a spring form. The final result is a very dense, chewy torte.
Provided by Tina Watt
Categories Cakes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- 2. Combine flour, butter, sugar and salt to form course mixture. Note: if you can't find basterd sugar, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar with 1/4 cup fine white sugar. Work the almond paste evenly into the coarse pastry mixture.
- 3. Lightly grease cake pan or spring form. Press pastry mixture firmly into pan.
- 4. Add a little water and sugar to the egg yolk and brush the pastry.
- 5. Bake at 325 degrees until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool, then cut in small, pie shaped wedges. Serve room temperature.
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Chanuka Madu
madu-c@gmail.comThis boterkoek is a great addition to any dessert table. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Gina Solorio
gina91@yahoo.comI've been looking for a good boterkoek recipe for a while now and this one is definitely it! It's so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Nayaram Chaulagain
chaulagain@yahoo.comThis boterkoek is amazing! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the way it pairs with a cup of coffee or tea.
Adamu Shuaibu
s@yahoo.comI love this boterkoek! It's the perfect treat for any occasion. I especially love the way the sugar crystals sparkle on top.
AB IR
a_ir41@hotmail.comThis is the best boterkoek I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Rosita Devilles
devilles-r15@hotmail.comYum! This boterkoek is so good. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the way the butter and sugar melt in my mouth.
Yogen Gurung
yogen.g45@yahoo.comThis boterkoek is delicious! The crust is crispy and the interior is soft and buttery. I love the way the sugar caramelizes on top. It's the perfect treat for any occasion.
Md Abu Nayem
nayemm92@aol.comI've made this boterkoek several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way it pairs with a cup of coffee or tea.
Chota Balen
b-c1@yahoo.comThis boterkoek is so good! It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The crust is crispy and the interior is soft and fluffy. I love the way the sugar crystals sparkle on top.
Sel G
g61@aol.comI made this boterkoek for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. They couldn't believe how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Nazem
md.nazem@hotmail.comThis is the best boterkoek recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I love the way the butter and sugar caramelize on top. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Kakembo Ronald
r_kakembo@yahoo.comBoterkoek is a simple but delicious pastry that is perfect for any occasion. It has a crispy crust and a soft, buttery interior that melts in your mouth. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!