Gevulde speculaas

Prepare

1. 🥄Mix the self-rising flour, sugar, speculaas spice mix and salt.
2. 🔥Add the butter and milk and knead into a firm ball of dough.

Steps

1. 🔥Start with 6 tablespoons of milk, if the dough is too stiff you can add more milk.
2. 🧂Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Cook

1. 🧂You can process and bake it immediately, but the flavor will be much better if you let it rest.

Prepare

1. 🍳Mix the almond paste with half of the beaten egg and knead well.

Steps

1. 🫇This makes it easier to work with and gives it a better and tastier texture.
2. 🍽️Take half of the dough and roll it out to 20 x 20 cm.
3. 🌿Place in a baking pan lined with parchment paper.

Prepare

1. 🍽️Spread the almond paste mixture evenly.

Steps

1. 🌿Roll out the remaining dough and place on top of the almond paste.
2. ✨Brush the top with the remaining beaten egg.

Serve

1. ✨Garnish with almonds and top with another layer of egg wash.

Cook

1. 🥄Bake the filled speculaas for 40 minutes at 180°C/350℉ (conventional oven) or until done.