Mighan Markle’s favorite recipe … a small biscuit with an irresistible taste

Sometimes, the simplest recipes are the most charming. This was proven by the Duchess of Sussex, Megan Markle, when she appeared in the seventh episode of the second season of her documentary series “With Love, Meghan”, on “Netflix”.

Instead of choosing a luxurious or complex dish, it preferred to provide a spontaneous and warm touch in the form of a thumb fingerprint biscuit. A small piece of candy, but with great taste and memories, reflects its simple and human side, away from the official lights.

American touch on a traditional recipe:

This type of biscuit is inspired by the classic Swedish recipe, but it has a distinctive American touch; Thanks to Megan. It is characterized by its fragile texture and its delicious filling with jam, making it an ideal choice for both children and adults. On the screen, the dough seemed slightly crumbling, but the secret of the success of the recipe lies in adding a small amount of flour, cooling the dough before bread, giving the biscuit its coherent shape, and preventing its expansion during cooking.

the components:

– 115 grams of unsalted butter, and soft.

– 50 grams of granules sugar, with an additional amount of rolling.

– 40 grams of powdered sugar.

One egg yolk.

– Teaspoon vanilla.

– Peel half a grated lemon.

185 grams of ordinary flour.

– A pinch of salt.

– 4 tablespoons of raspberry jam, or any favorite jam.

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How to prepare:

– Heat the oven at 180 ° C (160 for the fan), or number 4 on the gas, and put the bread paper on two plates.

– In a large bowl, whisk the butter with the types of sugar (granules, powder) until the mixture becomes soft. An electric racket or a wooden spoon can be used.

Add the egg yolk, vanilla, grated lemon peel, and mix well.

Add the flour with a pinch of salt, and mix until a firm dough forms.

Form the dough into small balls with a teaspoon, or scoop for biscuits, and then strip them in sugar.

Using your finger, make a small gap in the middle of each ball.

Fill the gap with half a teaspoon of jam, and arrange the cut on the plate.

Put it in the fridge for half an hour, then bake it for 8 to 12 minutes; To gain a light golden color.

Leave it to cool completely, before serving.

Submission advice:

These pieces of biscuits can be enjoyed with a cup of warm tea, or morning coffee, and can also be placed in an elegant box, and served as a simple and upscale gift for children or friends .. It is an ideal recipe, combining elegance and simplicity, just like Megan.

Aesthetic touch on the hospitality table:

To add a more elegant look to the Megan biscuit, you can diversify the filling between raspberry jam, apricots, and strawberries; To form a beautiful color palette on a serving dish. A little soft powder sugar can also be sprayed over it, after it cools, to add a soft touch, remembering European cafes sweets. And if you are preparing it as a gift, leave the pieces in an elegant boxes lined with transparent or colored paper, turning the simple recipe into a sophisticated gift, carrying a warm personal character.

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