French In A Flash Tisane Shortbread Cookies With Lemon Verbena Food

FRENCH IN A FLASH: TISANE SHORTBREAD COOKIES WITH LEMON VERBENA RECIPE

Steps:

• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, sugar, and lemon zest until just combined.
• Sift the flour and salt together, and stir in the verbena. If you are using whole leaf verbena, and not tea verbena, you'll want to run it through the food processor to get it very fine. Add the dry ingredients into the wet in three batches, restarting the mixer on low speed, and then raising it to medium. When everything is just combined, stop mixing.
• Separate the dough into two parts, and place each half on a large sheet of plastic wrap. Roll the dough into two logs about 2 inches in diameter and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until cold throughout, about an hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Take the dough out of the fridge.
• After the dough has sat out for about 10 minutes, carefully cut the dough into 1/2-inch thick discs, trying not to crumble the dough. Lay the discs onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly with a dusting of sugar to form a sparkling, firm crust on the top of each cookie. Bake for about 20 minutes, until golden and firm. Allow to stand for a few minutes, until they are firm enough to move. Remove to a wire rack to cool, and serve with tea.

OLD FASHIONED SUGAR COOKIES WITH LEMON VERBENA

Steps:

• Combine flour, lemon verbena leaves, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
• Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.
• Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
• Add half of the flour mixture. Beat until combined.
• Stir in remaining flour mixture with a wooden spoon until combined.
• Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake in a 350 degree F (180 degree C ) oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
• Remove to wire racks and cool.
• Makes 36. Store in an airtight tin for up to 5 days.

LEMON VERBENA AND MINT TEA - FRENCH VERVEINE AND MINT TISANE

Steps:

• Put the fresh herbs (and lemon peel if using) in to a warm teapot. Add the boiling water.
• Allow to infuse for 5 minutes and serve warm, with sugar to taste and a slice of lemon.
• To serve chilled, remove the mint and lemon verbena sprigs and refrigerate before serving with ice cubes and fresh sprigs of lemon verbena and mint.