Almond Swedish Rusks
Almond Swedish Rusks might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 131 calories, 3g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe serves 30. A mixture of salt, eggs, buttermilk, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. This recipe is typical of Scandinavian cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Instructions
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in almonds.
On a greased baking sheet, shape the dough into two 11-in. x 3-1/2-in. rectangles.
Bake at 325° for 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 20 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board; cut with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices.
Place cut side down on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 325° for 10-12 minutes; turn slices over.
Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Remove to a wire racks to cool.
Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired. Store in an airtight container.