Shortcake with apricot jam

1. Stage

Ingredients for making cakes with apricot jam.

2. Stage

In a bowl, combine the flour (1.5 cups) and baking soda (1/2 tsp.).

3. Stage

Melt the butter (100 g) over low heat. Add cane sugar (1/2 cup), add salt (1/4 tsp.). Stir the mixture well.

4. Stage

Add the egg yolks (2 pcs.) to the warm butter mixture.

5. Stage

Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.

6. Stage

Add the flour and baking soda mixture to the prepared mixture. Knead the shortbread dough.

7. Stage

Roll out the dough into a 0.5 cm thick layer. Use a cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles 5-6 cm in diameter.

8. Stage

Place the circles on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.

9. Stage

Sprinkle the circles, if desired, with streusel or, after baking, with powdered sugar. Send the baking sheet to the oven for baking. Baking temperature is 180-190C. Bake until golden.

10. Stage

Dip half of the pastry in apricot jam and join together. Sprinkle the ready pastry with baking powder.

11. Stage

Enjoy a nice family tea party at the holiday table!