Ljzerkoekjes (Iron Biscuits). Photo / Chris Loufte
Ljzerkoekjes (Iron Biscuits). Photo / Chris Loufte
These biscuits originated from the city of Vlaardingen in South Holland. Made by a Dutch grocer named Daatje de Koe around 1838, they have become a basic staple biscuit for bakers. The ijzerkoekjes used to be popular with fishermen because of their high nutrional value and could be kept fora long time without spoiling. The iron baking plate pattern gives the biscuit its distinctive look. You could cook these in a cast-iron pan or a hot plate.
Makes around 30 biscuits
• 500g flour • 300g caster sugar • 250g butter • 2 heaped tsp of cinnamon • 1 egg • Pinch of salt
1. Mix all ingredients together by hand to form a solid dough.