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Mohnschnitten

Adapted from Küchen Freundin

These German yoghurt poppy slices are quick to make and delicious

Ingredients

200g Butter

4 Eggs

250g Sugar

2 cups Yogurt

200g Poppy seeds, ground

300g Flour

1 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Lemon Zest

1 tsp Ground Cinnamon

1 tsp Salt


Glaze:

30ml Lemon juice (about half a lemon)

150g Icing Sugar

Method

Beat butter, eggs and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.

Mix in yogurt, poppy seeds, cinnamon and lemon zest.

Mix in the flour and baking powder.

Spread the mixture onto a buttered tray (large enough for the slices to be 2 to 3cm thick).

Bake 160°C for about 30 - 35 minutes or until lightly coloured.

Remove the baked poppy slices from the oven and let them cool.


Glaze:

Mix the lemon juice and sifted icing sugar until smooth.

Spread the glaze over the cooled poppy slices.

Notes

Great served with whipped cream and fresh berries.

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