Scottish shortbread cookies
Description
The pastry is easy and quick to prepare. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Beat the soft butter with a mixer for 2 minutes. In a saucepan, combine 1 tablespoon of water with sugar. Heat the mixture. Separately, mix 2 tablespoons of flour with water. When the sugar mixture comes to a boil, add the flour mixture. Stirring constantly, cook until the sugar dissolves.
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Step 2
2. Then combine the butter with the sugar mixture. Add vanilla and baking soda. Gradually add flour and knead the dough.
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Step 3
3. Roll out the finished dough into a sheet. Cut or divide it into cookies.
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Step 4
4. Then place the items on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Beat the egg with milk. Brush the mixture over the items. Sprinkle them with sugar on top, if desired.
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Step 5
5. Bake the cookies for 13 minutes at 180 degrees in the oven.