Grandmother's Classic Matrimonial Squares Dessert
Classic grandmother's matrimonial squares dessert with buttery crumbly texture, easy to bake and perfect for any occasion.
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Discover the classic grandmother's matrimonial squares dessert recipe. Easy to bake, buttery, and perfect for any occasion.
Recipe Details
Prep time
15m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
0s
Total time
40m
Prep time
15m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
0s
Total time
40m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 80 g granulated sugar
- 50 g unsalted butter chilled
- 1 piece egg large
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 g powdered sugar for dusting
Origins USA
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
- Cut the chilled unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture.
- Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the granulated sugar and mix well.
- Beat the large egg with vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- For the egg mixture into the flour and butter mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into a greased or parchment-lined square baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Tips
- Use chilled butter for a better crumbly texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep it tender.
- Let the squares cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbling.
Serving Suggestions
- hot tea
- coffee
- vanilla ice cream
Enjoy these classic matrimonial squares with a cup of tea or coffee for a comforting homemade treat.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 1
- Sodium (g): 0.2
- Sugar (g): 25
- Fat (g): 12
- Carbohydrates (g): 50
- Protein (g): 5
- Calories: 350
- Cholesterol (g): 0.1
- Saturated Fat (g): 7
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