Butterbredle is the sweet shortcrust pastry of Alsace, simple and delicious. 500 g of flour, 250 g of butter, sugar and egg yolks: you shape them with a cookie cutter and bake them for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve them golden or glazed with sugar as you prefer. Perfect for celebrations or afternoon tea.

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Ingredients

  1. 17.75 oz (500 g) of flour
  2. 8.75 oz (250 g) of soft butter
  3. 8.75 oz (250 g) of sugar
  4. 4 egg yolks

For glazing or icing, choose one:

  1. Before baking: 1 egg yolk, a few drops of milk and a pinch of sugar
  2. After baking: icing sugar and a splash of water (this mixture should be very thick)