Sugar crackles

Preparation stepsTotal time: 27 min

1. 1

   Dough5 min

   

   In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugar and yolk. Stir from the center outward until smooth, with no dry pockets at the bottom. Dust the work surface lightly with flour. If the dough sticks, ten minutes in the fridge firms it up better than extra flour. Amount for this step: 1 egg yolk.

2. 2

   Roll5 min

   

   Little balls, then roll them in the coarse sugar. Count the time from when you start, and only move on once you get the result described. Amount for this step: Coarse sugar.

3. 3

   Flatten5 min

   

   Lightly, with a fork. Count the time from when you start, and only move on once you get the result described.

4. 4

   Bake12 min

   

   12 minutes at 170°C. Preheat the oven to the temperature given, with the rack in the middle. Only open the door if the recipe says so: the dish is ready when it is golden and the time is up.