Mathias' Spitzbuben

Preparation

• 1
  Sift the flour into a large bowl, make a well, and add the egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Place the chilled butter in flakes around the edge.
• 2
  Quickly knead the ingredients into a smooth dough, wrap in cling film, and let rest in the refrigerator for 1.5 hours.
• 3
  Roll out the dough on a floured surface, cut out an equal number of rings and circles, and place them on a baking sheet.
• 4
  Bake at 180 degrees convection for about 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
• 5
  Spread the circles with red jam, assemble, and dust with powdered sugar.

Tip

• 1
  Traditionally, Spitzbuben are baked with red jam. But try them with apricot jam or plum butter!