SC - Nerve Bisquits???

[Lady Di]

I have a very similar recipe except 2 things... 1) mine has grated rind of
two oranges and 2) roll thin and cut into shapes.

I have seen references to this on the web.. you would want to search for
pepparkaker, which i believe translates to 'medicine cakes'.  I would
definitely not hang your head in shame if you bring them!  They do date back
to 16th or 17th century Sweden I have read that they go back to the 1175
Nerve biscuits.

Good luck!
- -----Original Message-----
From: The Cheshire Cat <cheshire at southcom.com.au>
To: sca-cooks at Ansteorra.ORG <sca-cooks at Ansteorra.ORG>
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 4:25 AM
Subject: SC - Nerve Bisquits???


>Hi all.
>
>I just had this forwarded to me from a friend who knows I like cooking.
>Problem is, the only reference I have is the source stated on it, which I
>don't have.  They make really nice cookies, but it would be nice to say
>that they are period.
>Can anyone help me in this?  Does anyone have the text stated, or can
>reassure me enough so I can take them to the next pot-luck without hanging
>my head in shame?
>Thanx
>-Sianan
>
>Nerve bisquits
>
>  Physica (Hildegard af Bingen), 1175
>
>350 g butter
>500 g br brown sugar
>2 eggs
>1 1/2 teasp salt
>4 teasp baking powder
>850 g flour
>2 1/2 teasp nutmeg
>2 1/2 teasp cinnamon
>1/2 teasp cloves
>
>Mix butter and sugar till fluffy, add the eggs, flour, spices and work the
>dough well.
>Make into strings and store in a cold place. Cut into thinn slices and bake
>in c 200degrees C. for about 10 minutes. This makes about 250 cakes.
>
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