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An American (also sand rolls or cookies Ammon ) is a fine bakery products from flour, sugar, egg, fat, milk or water. As a raising agent ammonium bicarbonate or baking soda is used. The raising agent ammonium bicarbonate gives the pastry its typical aroma.

Preparation

The soft mass is trained to greased and floured sheets. After baking a thick icing ( Fondant ) is coated on the bottom with a pallet. Variants with chocolate glaze or a combination of both are also offered.

Etymology

On the origin of the name "Americans", there are various conjectures:

The origin of the name is not clearly established, but there is literature evidence in Germany from the period before the Second World War.