Ammonium Carbonate (Baker`s Ammonia), Food Grade, 5 lb For Sale

Granted, a small amount of Baker’s Ammonia goes a long way, but we offer a bulk five-pound quantity for larger bakery operations. This ammonium carbonate of food grade is composed of purified ammonium carbonate. Often referred to as “Hartshorn Salt” in pastry recipes. Popularly employed as a leavening agent in flat pastries.

SPEKULATIUS – AMMONIA COOKIE
Makes approximately nine dozen three-inch biscuits.
4 cups of sifted all-purpose flour 2 cups of sugar 4 teaspoons of cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 milligrams of Baker’s Ammonia (ammonium carbonate).
1 pint butter
3 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. lemon flavour
a single egg white
1 tbsp. water
1/3 c. sugar (to sprinkle)
In a large basin, sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and Baker’s Ammonia. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add eggs and lemon, then refrigerate.

On a floured surface, roll dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch; cut with cookie cutters; place on greased cookie trays. Combining egg white and water, brush the tops of the biscuits with the mixture and then sprinkling them with sugar.

375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes.