Kammerjunker (biscuit) facts for kids
Bowl of kammerjunker
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| Type | Biscuit |
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| Place of origin | Denmark |
| Main ingredients | Flour, butter or other fat, eggs, sugar |
Kammerjunker are a special kind of sweet biscuit from Denmark. They are often eaten with a cool, creamy dessert called koldskål, which is made from buttermilk. Just like koldskål, kammerjunker are most popular during the warm summer months in Denmark.
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What Are Kammerjunker?
Kammerjunker are small, crunchy biscuits. The name "Kammerjunker" means "chamber-page" in Danish. They are a traditional part of Danish summer meals. People enjoy them because they add a nice crunch to the smooth koldskål.
How Kammerjunker Are Made
Making kammerjunker involves a few steps. First, a dough is prepared using common baking ingredients. These include wheat flour, fat (like butter), eggs, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
Once the dough is ready, it is shaped into long rolls. These rolls are then baked a first time. After this first baking, the rolls are sliced into smaller pieces. Finally, these smaller pieces are baked again until they become golden brown and very crispy. This double-baking process helps make them extra crunchy.
Flavors and Spices
Sometimes, extra flavors are added to the kammerjunker dough. Bakers might use vanilla, lemon zest (which is the grated peel of a lemon), or cardamom. Sometimes, all three of these spices are used together! These spices are very common in baking across Scandinavia, which includes countries like Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. They give the biscuits a lovely, fragrant taste.
How to Enjoy Kammerjunker
The most common way to eat kammerjunker is with koldskål. You can simply drop the biscuits into a bowl of koldskål. They soak up some of the creamy liquid but still keep their crunch. This makes for a refreshing and tasty summer treat. Some people also enjoy kammerjunker on their own as a sweet snack.
See also
In Spanish: Kammerjunker para niños
