Gingerbread cookies with kefir
Description
The baking is simple and quick. When it comes to gingerbread, I immediately remember my childhood and my grandmother, who always baked them for me—I'll never forget the taste of that treat! Now I'd like to share with you a wonderful recipe for gingerbread made with kefir, which has exactly the same flavor as my grandmother's. Nowadays, I often treat myself and my family to these delicious little gingerbreads—everyone loves them, especially the kids. And if you don't mind spending a little time on it, I'll be happy to tell you... The baking is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pour kefir into a deep bowl and add sour cream and baking soda. Beat the mixture until bubbles appear on the surface.
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Step 2
Combine eggs with sugar and honey, and whisk. Mix this prepared mixture with the kefir-sour cream mixture, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and stir.
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Step 3
We begin gradually adding the flour.
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Step 4
We need to knead a soft and elastic dough that does not stick to the hands. Let the dough rise for half an hour in a warm place.
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Step 5
After the time has elapsed, roll out the dough into a sheet two centimeters thick. Cut out gingerbread cookies using cookie cutters.
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Step 6
Grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil and place the gingerbread cookies on it. Put them in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20–30 minutes. While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze. Bring water to a boil, then add sugar and cook for 10 minutes.
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Step 7
Now we take the baked gingerbread out of the oven and wait for them to cool completely. Place them in a deep pot and pour the prepared glaze over them. Stir gently until white spots appear on the gingerbread. Then wait for the glaze to dry completely. These delicious gingerbread cookies go perfectly with tea or milk. Enjoy your meal!