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Ingredients
- 1 C butter, softened
- 2/3 C granulated sugar
- 1 egg, separated
- 2 T finely grated lemon rind
- 1/4 C lemon juice
- 3 C all-purpose flour
- 2 T poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Preparation
Step 1
In bowl, beat butter with 1/2 C of teh sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, and lemon rind and juice. In separate bowl, whitk together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt; stir into batter in 2 additions.
Divide dough into quarters. Wrap each in plastic wrap and form into log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter; twist ends of wrap.
Refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. (make ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 1 month. Slice frozen and andd 2 to 3 minuets to baking time).
Line rimless baking sheets with parchment paper or grease.
Cut logs into scant 1/4 inch thick slices. Place on prepared pans. Beat egg white until frothy; brush lightly over each slice. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
Bake in centre of 350 oven for about 15 mnutes or until golden. Let cool on pans on racks for 2 minutes. Transfer to racks; let cool completely.