Cheese cookies with sesame
Description
The baking is simple and quick. If you're in the mood for something savory yet fluffy, you'll enjoy these sesame cheese cookies. Try them with sweet tea, or serve them as a side with beer for beer lovers. Now you know—they can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Weigh the cheese and butter. Leave the butter at room temperature to soften.
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Step 2
2. Grate the cheese on a fine grater.
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Step 3
3. Take an egg and separate the white, which will be needed to brush the cookies. Add the remaining yolk and another whole egg with one teaspoon of sea salt.
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Step 4
4. In a saucepan, mix soft butter, beaten eggs, and grated cheese. Add flour and, optionally, any spices for color: paprika, turmeric.
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Step 5
5. Mix all the ingredients. If you did everything correctly, you will get a rich shortcrust pastry.
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Step 6
6. Take some foil and wrap the dough in it, then place it in the refrigerator for about one to one and a half hours. This will make your dough more tender.
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Step 7
7. Roll out the dough to half a centimeter thick and cut into strips.
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Step 8
8. Place the resulting raw cookies on parchment paper.
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Step 9
9. Brush with the reserved egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds for appearance and flavor.
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Step 10
10. Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated oven at 180 degrees. Your crunchy dessert is almost ready—just let it sit for about eight hours to become crisp.