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Horse-shaped biscuits

Horse-shaped biscuits

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Discover these traditional Belgian biscuits, which are easy to make and have a unique, delicious flavor.

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Recipe from Atoj, Rotlimena (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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“Pied de cheval” biscuits are a Belgian specialty, known for their distinctive shape. Here’s how to make them.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting12 hr
  • Total12 hr 45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$10.63 $0.22 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

48 people
  • $0.08
  • $0.02
  • $1.32
  • $0.70
  • $0.62
  • $0.48
  • $0.28
  • $0.61
  • $0.50

Preparation

  • $1.58
  • $4.44

Prices from US supermarkets for 9 of 11 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. 1/2 tablespoon (approximately 15 ml) of flour (optional ingredient) ≈ 3 min
  2. Thoroughly mixed by hand. ≈ 4 min
  3. Cover the container with a dishcloth and let the dough rest for two hours.
  4. Cut the dough into strips that are 2 cm x 20 cm (or 2 cm x 10 cm, for smaller cookies), then fold them to create the shape of a horseshoe. ≈ 8 min
  5. Arrange the cookies in a greased baking dish, leaving some space between each one. ≈ 3 min
  6. Place in the oven to bake, at a temperature of 180 degrees.

The bill

Horse-shaped biscuits

  • 1/2 cup (approximately 15 ml) of rice flour (optional ingredient)$0.08
  • 1/2 cup (or 1/2 tablespoon) of salt$0.02
  • 1 kg of wheat flour$1.32
  • 2 eggs$0.70
  • 10 ml of vanilla extract$0.62
  • 60 g of ammonium salt$0.48
  • 80 g of margarine$0.28
  • 240 g of granulated sugar$0.61
  • 500 ml of milk$0.50
  • In a bowl, combine the ingredients, adding the wheat flour last.$1.58
  • Arrange the cookies in a greased baking pan, leaving some space between each one.$4.44

Total$10.63

that's $0.22 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (approximately 15 ml) of rice flour (optional ingredient)
  • 1/2 cup (or 1/2 tablespoon) of salt
  • 1 kg of wheat flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 10 ml of vanilla extract
  • 60 g of ammonium salt
  • 80 g of margarine
  • 240 g of granulated sugar
  • 500 ml of milk
  • In a bowl, combine the ingredients, adding the wheat flour last.
  • Thoroughly mix by hand. Cover the container with a dishcloth and let the dough rest for two hours.
  • Using a rolling pin, spread the dough evenly on a marble slab to ensure it is smooth.
  • Cut the dough into strips of 2 cm x 20 cm (or 2 cm x 10 cm, for smaller cookies), then fold them to create the shape of a horseshoe.
  • Arrange the cookies in a greased baking pan, leaving some space between each one.
  • Place in the oven to bake, at a temperature of 180 degrees.

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