Traditional Dutch Taai-Taai Cookie
Traditional Dutch taai-taai cookies offer a unique spiced flavor, allowing you to bake like a true Dutch patissier.
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Instructions
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In a saucepan, combine 170g brown sugar, honey, and 80g water; bring to a boil.
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Remove from heat, stir in both flours and salt, then cover and rest the dough at room temperature for one day.
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Mix in the remaining 20g brown sugar, ground aniseed, 20g water, and baking powder; roll the dough to 1 centimeter thick on a floured surface.
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Preheat the oven to 410 degrees F (210 degrees C).
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Cut dough into shapes using a mold or cutter, then arrange on a lightly greased baking sheet.
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Brush shapes with beaten egg and bake for 12 minutes.
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Serve.