Kammerjunker Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2
   Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl; add cardamom and stir.
3. 3
   Add butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs; add grated lemon zest and sugar and mix thoroughly.
4. 4
   In another bowl, whisk together milk and egg; add to flour mixture and form a dough.
5. 5
   Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic; divide dough into two pieces.
6. 6
   Roll each, with your hands, into a sausage like shape, about 1 inch in diameter.
7. 7
   Slice each sausage into about 30 pieces; transfer to a greased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake until cookies are dried and golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes; cool on a wire rack.