Breton Shortbread Cookies Food

SHORTBREAD CRUST, SABLE BRETON CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F (177 C). Prepare your pan by lightly oiling or lining with parchment paper.
• In the bowl or a stand mixer fit with a paddle attachment, or a large bowl with a hand mixer, mix together all of the ingredients at once. The mixture will be very crumbly.
• Using damp hands, transfer the dough crumbs into the prepared dish and pat down evenly. Use a fork to dock the dough all over.
• Bake on the middle rack at 350 F (177 C). If the filling will need to be baked, par-bake the crust for 20-23 minutes until the edges are lightly browned. If the filling will not need to be baked, bake for 30-33 minutes until the crust is completely cooked and let cool completely.
• Use as the crust for lemon bars, cheesecake, ice box pie, fruit bars, etc.

GATEAU BRETON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
• Mix 1 teaspoon egg yolk and water in a small bowl. Set aside for glazing the cake.
• Combine remaining egg yolks, flour, butter, sugar, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until dough is stiff and sticky, similar to cookie dough. Knead dough a little bit to bring it together.
• Press dough into the prepared pan with your hands. Brush glaze on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until golden brown, about 25 minutes more. Cool for 10 minutes. Slice cake crosswise.

BISCUIT BRETON: FRENCH SHORTBREAD COOKIES RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• 1. In a clean bowl, place 3 egg yolks, the butter, and the sugar. 2. Mix until fluffy. 3. Add in flour and salt, mix well. 4. Turn dough out onto floured surface and form into a ball. Add water, if needed. 5. Wrap dough in parchment paper or plastic wrap, than place in the fridge for 30 minutes. 6. Roll dough out to approximately 1/6"/ 4 mm thick. 7. Using a cookie cutter, preferable a fluted one, cut the dough and place on a baking sheet. 8. Mix water and egg yolk, then brush each cookie with the mixture. 9. Using a fork, drag the tips across the top of the cookies, making a criss-cross pattern. 10. Bake at 350F/180C for 10-12 minutes.