Golden Crunchy Cookies using a Thermomix
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Ah, the Shortbread Nantais! A delightful French treat that melts in your mouth and whispers sweet nothings to your taste buds. Originating from the coastal city of Nantes, this buttery goodness combines simple ingredients like granulated sugar, salted butter, and a hint of vanilla to create a cookie that is as elegant as it is indulgent. Legend has it that these cookies were born out of a baker's desire to create something that pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee, and they certainly deliver! With a crumbly texture that leaves you wanting more, each bite is a journey through the rich culinary heritage of France. So grab a cup of your favorite brew and let these shortbread cookies transport you to the charming streets of Nantes, where every nibble is a taste of history!
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour t55
- 150 g Salted butter
- 100 g Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Baking powder
- 1 Pinch(es) Flower of salt
- 1 Tablespoon(s) Water
Steps
Dough Preparation
- Add 250 g of flour t55, 150 g of salted butter, 100 g of granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon(s) of baking powder, 1 pinch(es) of flower of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a workplan.
- Wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Setaside the dough in a fridge during 30min.
Shaping and Baking
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 5mm thick.
- Use a cookie cutter or a glass to cut out round shapes.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
Egg Wash
- Add 1 egg only the yellow in a bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon(s) of water in the bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
Shaping and Baking
- Brush the tops of the cookies with the egg wash.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 12min.
Cooling
- Transfer the content of the baking tray let cool.
- Store in an airtight container once cooled.
