Travel back to your childhood with these delicious milk cakes that evoke a true gustatory memory. Get ready to recreate that nostalgic magic in your kitchen with this simple and charming recipe. These cakes are soft, flavorful, and bring back precious memories of days gone by. Follow the step-by-step instructions and immerse yourself in a culinary experience that will warm your heart.
Ingredients:
- 80 ml milk
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 60 g butter
- 1 egg
- 400 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, heat the milk and add the granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the butter to the milk and sugar mixture, stirring until fully melted.
- Transfer the mixture to another bowl for making the dough. Add a pinch of salt, a pinch of vanilla sugar or vanilla extract, and an egg. Mix well.
- Sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder into the liquid mixture. Stir until you have a smooth batter.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and pliable.
- Dust the surface with flour and roll out the dough to approximately 8 mm thickness.
- Cut out the dough into discs about 8-9 cm in diameter.
- Place the discs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, brushing the surface with beaten egg.
- Make small cuts on the surface of the discs with a fork.
- Use the leftover dough to form more discs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190-200°C (375-390°F) until golden brown.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool.
- Serve these soft and flavorful milk cakes!
Enjoy your delicious cakes, and until next time!
