Name: London Nut Slices: A timeless recipe that tastes great all year round
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 400 g plain flour; 250 g butter; 140 g powdered sugar; 5 egg yolks; 1 baking powder; 5 egg whites; 200 g powdered sugar; 200 g ground walnuts; 1 packet vanilla sugar; 300 g currant jam

Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, egg yolks and softened butter to form a smooth dough, wrap it in cling film and refrigerate to rest.

Whisk the egg whites into stiff peaks. Gradually whip in the powdered sugar, add the vanilla sugar and finally gently fold in the ground walnuts.

Roll the dough out to the size of the baking tray (approx. 30 × 40 cm), transfer to a greased and floured tray. Spread a layer of currant jam and evenly spread the prepared nut meringue on top.