Sugar Cookies with Kefir
Description
It goes wonderfully with tea and coffee. These golden sugar cookies are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, to pack for school or work, or to take on a trip. Children will happily help you dip the cookie pieces in sugar, and once they’re baked they can be the first to taste the treat with fragrant tea. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients listed. If the kefir is not full-fat, add about 2 tbsp clarified butter or vegetable oil to the dough.
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Step 2
Pour kefir of any fat content into a deep container and crack a chicken egg into it. Add salt and granulated sugar. If you like, you can add vanilla sugar or ground cinnamon, as well as vegetable oil if the dairy drink is not rich in fat. Whisk gently.
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Step 3
Add the baking soda and wheat flour. Knead a soft dough. You may need slightly more flour if you decide to add butter.
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Step 4
Place the prepared dough on a plate and cover with a towel, plastic wrap, or linen cloth; leave to rest for 15–20 minutes.
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Step 5
Then roll out to a sheet 1–1.5 cm thick and cut into small serving-sized pieces. You may roll each piece between your hands into a little ball. Sprinkle some sugar onto a saucer or small bowl and dip each piece of dough in it on all sides. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
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Step 6
Arrange the shaped pieces on a baking sheet and put it in the oven. Bake the cookies for 12–15 minutes, making sure they don’t burn on the bottom. It’s best to bake the dessert on the upper oven rack.
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Step 7
Let the baked cookies cool, then arrange them on a platter or plate and serve.