Name: My mom's honey slices: a traditional dessert that's always eaten down to the last piece
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 450 g all-purpose flour; 150 g powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons pork lard; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon baking soda or baking powder; 4 tablespoons honey; 4 tablespoons milk; 500 ml milk; 100 g coarse flour; 250 g vegetable shortening (e.g. Hera); 200 g powdered sugar; 2 packets of vanilla sugar; 1 egg yolk

Preparation procedure

Preparing the dough: In a larger bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, pork lard, egg, baking soda (or baking powder), honey and milk. Work into a smooth dough.
Baking the sheets: Prepare a baking sheet greased with butter and dusted with flour. Roll out the dough and transfer to the baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 15–20 minutes until golden. After baking, do not let the sheet cool and then cut it lengthwise into two parts.
Preparing the cream: Pour the milk into a pot, add the coarse flour, vanilla sugar(s) and powdered sugar and, stirring constantly, bring to a boil until the cream thickens. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Stir in the egg yolk and then gradually whisk in the softened vegetable shortening until a smooth cream forms.
Assembling the cake: Spread the cream evenly over the bottom sheet, top with the second sheet and press down lightly.
Chilling: Leave the honey slices in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight, so the layers soften and the flavors meld.

Quick information

Servings: 12–16 slices
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 15–20 minutes
Chilling time: at least 3 hours
Total time: approx. 4 hours

Tips for a perfect result

Honey sheets can be baked thinner to make the dessert lighter and easier to cut.
You can briefly drizzle the sheets with weak tea or rum for extra moisture.
Fold the cooled cream in gradually so it becomes smooth and fluffy.

Recipe conclusion

Honey slices are a classic dessert that has firmly established itself in the home baking repertoire. The combination of honey dough and creamy pudding filling guarantees a rich yet still delicate flavor that the whole family enjoys. After chilling, the slices cut well and taste even better the next day, when the flavors fully come together. Thanks to the relatively simple procedure, this dessert is suitable even for home bakers who love traditional honey recipes.