Biscuits

Name: Biscuits - Dida M.
Ingredients: 1 cup of butter {at room temperature}; 1; 2 cups of powdered sugar; 2 cups of flour.

These cookies are made with just three basic ingredients: butter, powdered sugar, and flour. The dough is mixed quickly, rolled out, and cut into small shapes, then baked until the cookies turn golden. Once cooled, they can be served plain or with jam and Fineti. They are perfect for coffee, tea, or milk and can also be included in your Christmas recipe list. Quick Info Total Time: not specified in the original recipe; includes baking time and cooling time Preparation Time: not specified Baking Time: 16-18 minutes Servings: the number of cookies varies depending on the thickness of the dough and the size of the cutter used Difficulty: easy Recipe Type: tender cookies, homemade cookies, Christmas recipe Ingredients 1 cup of butter, at room temperature 1-2 cups of powdered sugar 2 cups of flour For rolling out the dough: flour or powdered sugar, as needed For serving: jam Fineti The amount of powdered sugar can be chosen between one and two cups, as mentioned in the basic recipe. If you use less sugar, the cookies will be less sweet. For rolling out the dough, either flour or powdered sugar can be used. Preparation Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Prepare the baking trays and line them with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine the room-temperature butter, powdered sugar, and flour. 3. Mix the ingredients until you obtain a dense dough. At this stage, the ingredients should be well incorporated so that the dough can be shaped and molded. 4. Gather the dough with your hands and form a ball. 5. Sprinkle flour or powdered sugar on the work surface. Also, sprinkle a little on the rolling pin to prevent the dough from sticking while rolling it out. 6. Roll out the dough to an appropriate thickness for cookies. The original recipe does not specify an exact thickness, so it’s important to cut the shapes as evenly as possible to ensure even baking. 7. Cut the dough into rounds. You can use a small round cutter or a small glass. 8. Transfer the rounds to the prepared trays. Gather the leftover dough after cutting, roll it out again, and continue cutting cookies until all the dough is used. 9. Place the trays in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 16-18 minutes. 10. The cookies are done when they turn golden. Do not serve them immediately after taking them out of the oven. Let them cool on the tray, then you can serve them plain or with jam and Fineti. Baking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the rounds and the oven. In the basic recipe, the range is 16-18 minutes, and the main indicator is the golden color of the cookies. Why I Make This Recipe Often I make it when I need some simple cookies, with an easy-to-prepare dough and without a long list of ingredients. The amount of dough rolls out and cuts easily without complicated steps, and the cookies can be served in various ways after cooling. They are suitable for coffee, tea, or milk and can be placed on a cookie platter for the holidays. Tips and Variations Tips The butter should be at room temperature. This makes it easier to mix with the powdered sugar and flour, and the dough forms without needing extra steps. Use a larger bowl, as the dough needs to be mixed and then gathered into a single ball. If the work surface is dusted with flour or powdered sugar, the dough will roll out more easily. It’s helpful to dust the rolling pin before rolling. The original recipe mentions using a rolling pin well-dusted with flour to avoid sticking. Cut the rounds as similarly in size as possible. This way, the cookies on the same tray will need about the same baking time. Watch the color of the cookie towards the end of the 16-18 minute range. When they turn golden, they can be taken out of the oven. Let the cookies cool on the tray before serving. When they are freshly baked, they are hotter and more tender, so they should be handled carefully. Substitutions The recipe does not provide substitutes for butter, powdered sugar, or flour, so do not alter the proportions or introduce other ingredients. For rolling out the dough, flour can be replaced with powdered sugar, as both options are mentioned in the basic recipe. Variations The simplest variation is the shape of the cookies. Instead of using the same shape for all pieces, you can cut rounds with a small glass, just as in the original recipe. The important thing is that the dough is rolled out and cut until it is completely used. You can also choose the amount of powdered sugar within the indicated range. With one cup of sugar, the cookies will be less sweet, while two cups will make them sweeter. Since the recipe does not specify a single amount, the choice can be made based on how you wish to serve them. Serving Ideas The cookies are served after cooling, either plain or with jam and Fineti. They can be paired with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk. For a holiday platter, the rounds can be arranged alongside other cookies and biscuits. Frequently Asked Questions How long do the cookies bake? The cookies bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 16-18 minutes. They are done when they turn golden. If the rounds are thicker or thinner, the time may vary slightly. Does the dough need to be refrigerated? The original recipe does not include a resting or cooling time in the refrigerator. After mixing the ingredients, the dough is formed into a ball, rolled out, and cut directly. What can I use to roll out the dough? The work surface can be dusted with flour or powdered sugar. The rolling pin should also be dusted with flour to prevent the dough from sticking. Can I use a different shape instead of a glass? Yes, the recipe indicates rounds cut with a small round cutter or a small glass. If you use a different shape, keep the sizes similar so that the cookies bake evenly. When are the cookies served? They should be allowed to cool on the tray after baking, then served plain, with jam, or with Fineti. They are suitable alongside coffee, tea, or milk. Nutritional Values The values below are estimates based on typical amounts for one cup of butter, two cups of flour, and a range of one to two cups of powdered sugar. The recipe does not specify the number of cookies, their size, or the exact amount of sugar, so the value per piece cannot be accurately calculated. For the entire composition, the estimate is approximately 3,000-3,450 calories, depending on the amount of sugar used. Estimated macronutrients for the entire recipe: Fats: approximately 180-185 g Carbohydrates: approximately 340-460 g Proteins: approximately 23-25 g If the cookies are divided into similarly sized pieces, the value per cookie will directly depend on the total number obtained. Jam or Fineti served alongside are not included in the above estimate. Storage and Reheating The cookies should be stored after cooling in a closed container at room temperature. Since the recipe does not specify an exact storage period, it is recommended to check them before serving, especially if they have been served with jam or Fineti. Reheating is not necessary. The cookies can be served cold or at room temperature. If they have been stored, take them out of the container and let them sit at room temperature for a little while before serving.

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