Goro

Goro, like krumkaker and avletter, date back to the times when pastries were baked over an open fire. The goro iron is rectangular in shape and imprints a pattern of flowers and leaves on the crisp, crackerlike pastries.

Goro irons can occasionally be found used at eBay or you can buy them new at Scandinavian specialty stores.

3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup heavy cream (whipping cream), whipped
1 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
6 cups all-purpose flour

Cut a paper pattern the same size as the goro iron. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients in the order given, mixing until thoroughly blended. The dough will be stiff. Divide the dough into four equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 1/8 to 1/16 inch thick rectangle. Cut the dough into the shape of the paper pattern. Place the goro iron on the stovetop and preheat it over medium heat, until a drop of water sizzles and bounces when dropped on the iron. Brush the inside of the iron with shortening. Place one piece of the dough on the hot iron. Close the iron and bake over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the cracker from the iron. Cool on a rack. Repeat with the remaining dough. Separate into individual crackers.

Makes about 36

Note: From "Scandinavian Feasts" by B. Ojakangas. Recipe posted by Olga D. to Epicurious' Gail's Recipe Swap forum.

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