Lepelsteeltjies
Lepelsteeltjies. Perfect for any occasion, it is a must-try for anyone who loves good food.
Ingrédients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup milk (as needed for dough consistency)
- Extra sugar for rolling
- Cinnamon sugar for coating (optional)
- Lemon zest for extra flavour (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk a little at a time until a soft, workable dough forms.
- Roll dough into small finger-length pieces (like little sticks).
- Roll each piece in sugar (or cinnamon sugar if using).
- Place on tray, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden but still soft inside.
- Let cool slightly before eating — they firm up as they cool.
