Russian Tea Cake Recipe

Russian tea cakes are a kind of pastry, commonly eaten in the US around Christmas. They are a form of jumble, a pastry common in Middle Ages England. They are also known as Mexican wedding cookies from having been served often at Mexican weddings.

Ingredients

Russian tea cakes have a relatively simple recipe, generally comprised entirely of ground nuts, flour and water or, more commonly, butter. After baking, they are coated in powdered sugar.

History

Russian tea cakes appeared in Russia in the 18th century, literally as a confection used in a tea-sharing ceremony. By the 20th century, they were a part of wedding and Christmas traditions in the US, by their popular "Russian tea" nomenclature.

References

1. ^ "How to Make Mexican Wedding Cookies" . http://www.joyofbaking.com/Mexican%20Wedding%20Cakes.html . Retrieved 2009-02-01 .  

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