Easter tomb biscuits, a traditional Bulgarian cookie associated with the Orthodox Easter holiday, hold a special place in Bulgarian cuisine. These delectable cookies, also known as kozunak, possess a unique taste and texture that sets them apart from other pastries. While they are relatively simple to make, the art of creating perfect Easter tomb biscuits requires patience, attention to detail, and a touch of culinary expertise. In this article, we will explore the secrets behind making the best Easter tomb biscuits, guiding you through the process of selecting the right ingredients, preparing the dough, shaping the biscuits, and baking them to perfection. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will provide you with the essential knowledge and techniques to create mouthwatering Easter tomb biscuits that will bring joy to your family and friends during this special holiday.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
EMPTY TOMB COOKIES
Make these on Easter Eve, right before bedtime for the kiddies. Preheat the oven to 300--this is VERY important! Read the corresponding Bible passage while adding the necessary ingredients.
Provided by Debber
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 8h30m
Yield 1-2 dozen, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees--you MUST do it now. Also, gather a cooking mallet, kitchen mixer, masking tape and Bible.
- Read John 19:1-3 ~ Jesus was beaten for our sins; beat the nuts with a cooking mallet; set aside.
- Read John 19:28-30 - Jesus drank something like vinegar (gall), sniff the fragrance, dip finger in and taste, too; place the vinegar in a mixing bowl.
- Read John 10:10-11 - Egg whites symbolize Jesus' holy, innocent life; add whites to the bowl with the vinegar.
- Read Luke 23:27 - the bitter tears of the women; taste a few grains, remember your own sins; add the salt to the bowl.
- Read Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16 - Sweet salvation! Taste and see; add to the bowl.
- Crank up the mixer and let it go while you read from Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3; let the mixer go for about 12-15 MINUTES; this needs to be VERY stiff!
- Read Matthew 27:57-60 - Fold the nuts into the egg-sugar mixture; this symbolizes the rocks in the garden.
- Using a scoop or knife & spoon, drop by spoon into mounds (to resemble a rocky tomb); put into the oven and turn it OFF!
- Read Matthew 27:65-66 - The tomb is sealed; use two pieces of tape (5-6 inches long) to "seal" the door edges (symbolically).
- Read John 16:20 & 22 - Consider these passages, then go to bed!
- NEXT MORNING: Read Matthew 28:1-9 - Jesus is risen! Behold--the empty tomb! Unseal the oven door, take out the cookies, break or bite one in half -- it should be hollow inside---empty---just like the Tomb!
- He is risen! He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.9, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 26.8, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 17, Protein 1.7
RESURRECTION ROLLS
A great Easter recipe to do with the kids! Rolls with marshmallows wrapped inside, which become hollow as they bake, it represents the tomb of Jesus on Easter morning, when you break them open they are empty inside!
Provided by Mommyof3
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Separate crescent rolls into individual triangles.
- In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar.
- Dip a marshmallow into melted butter, then roll in sugar mixture. Place marshmallow into the center of a dough triangle. Carefully wrap the dough around the marshmallow. Pinch the seams together tightly to seal in marshmallow as it melts. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat.
- Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 321.8 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
EASY EASTER BISCUITS
Celebrate Easter and the start of spring with these easy currant biscuits flavoured with lemon and nutmeg. They're perfect served with a cuppa
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Afternoon tea
Time 45m
Yield Makes 40
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160 fan/gas 4. Place the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat together with a wooden spoon until well combined. Add the egg yolk, lemon zest and nutmeg and beat again.
- Add the flour, salt and currants and mix everything together to make a firm dough, using your hands if necessary. Form into a puck-shape, wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 mins.
- Line two large baking sheets with baking parchment and lightly dust your work surface with flour. Cut the dough in half and roll out to a ½ cm thickness. Cut out biscuits using a 6cm fluted cutter, lift onto one of the baking sheets with a palette knife, leaving a little space in between. Repeat with the remaining pastry to make a second tray of biscuits, re-rolling the off-cuts. Chill for 30 mins.
- Bake for 7 mins, then remove from the oven, brush with egg white, sprinkle with extra sugar and return to the oven for 7-8 mins or until lightly golden brown. Leave to cool on the trays for 5 mins then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 0.4 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.07 milligram of sodium
EASTER TOMB BISCUITS
These biscuits are a great way to talk about Jesus' death and resurrection with your children. My kids started making these with me at age 5.
Provided by Ann King @lion_king26
Categories Other Snacks
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet lightly with cooking spray.
- On waxed paper, press the rolls into flat circles. As your child is pounding the dough, remind them how Jesus was beaten by the soldiers who had arrested Him.
- Place a marshmallow in the center of each roll. The marshmallow represents Jesus, pure and white.
- Pinch the dough around the marshmallow, telling your child that the you are sealing Jesus (marshmallow) in your "tomb" (biscuit) just like the soldiers sealed Jesus' body in His tomb after He died.
- Roll the marshmallow-filled rolls into round balls.
- Brush each ball with butter. This wetness is like the tears of sorrow that Jesus' friends cried when He was gone.
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl. This represents the dirt and the rocks at the tomb. Sprinkle each ball with the mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
- Let the rolls rise on your cookie sheet for 30-45 minutes. This waiting time is like Holy Saturday, when we are waiting in anticipation. Then bake them at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, until they are golden brown.
- Let them cool; serve warm (if served the next day you can microwave a few seconds). Just like the tomb on Easter Sunday, these rolls are empty! Jesus (the marshmallow) is gone :)
TOASTER BISCUITS
Australian Toaster Biscuits are very similar to English crumpets. They are cooked inside metal rings on the top of a griddle. If you don't have crumpet rings you can make them out of aluminum foil. There are directions below.
Provided by Bobbi Jo
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. To make crumpet rings, cut aluminum foil into 7x12 inch pieces. Fold in half lengthwise and then in thirds, making 6 layers. Form into a 3 1/2 inch diameter circle and tape shut on the outside.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Stir in the milk, oil and yeast mixture. Beat well until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 60 minutes. Lightly grease or butter the inside of the crumpet rings and dip the rings in cornmeal.
- Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium low heat. Sprinkle cornmeal on the griddle and place the rings on the griddle. Deflate the batter by stirring. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into each ring. Cook slowly for about 10 minutes or until pale brown. Carefully remove the rings and turn the biscuits over. Bake on second side about 8 minutes or until light brown. Transfer to a rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 474.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
Tips:
- Use a chilled dough to prevent the cookies from spreading too much. For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and cutting.
- Roll out the dough to an even thickness to ensure that the cookies bake evenly. A pastry roller with thickness guides can be helpful for this.
- Cut the dough into even-sized pieces to ensure that they bake evenly. A cookie cutter with a sharp edge will give you clean, precise cuts.
- Place the cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to prevent them from sticking. Parchment paper also helps the cookies bake evenly.
- Bake the cookies at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating them. This will help the decorations adhere to the cookies and prevent them from smudging.
Conclusion:
Easter Tomb Biscuits are a fun and easy Easter treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for Easter parties, bake sales, or just a special snack. With a little creativity, you can decorate the cookies to match any Easter theme. So get creative and have fun!
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