Saturday, August 6, 2011

COOKIES - WITHOUT EGGS

BUTTER BISCUITS
Ingredients:
maida - 300 gms
sugar - 125 gms
butter 180 gms
salt a pinch
pineapple or vanilla essence - 3 drops

Method:
Pre- heat microwave.
If using OTG, pre-heat at 275deg F for 15 minutes.
1. Sieve together maida and salt.
2. Powder the sugar.
3. Keep the butter out of the fridge so it softens. Don't melt it.
4. Mix the butter with essence. Mix in the maida and knead till the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
5. Add the powdered sugar. Keep kneading till the mixture is loosely bound.
6. Roll out the dough into 1/4 " thick slabs. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
7. Prick top of each cookie with a fork 3 times to facilitate even baking.
8. Carefully place cookies (since it is only loosely bound, careless handling might break it) in greased tray.
9. Microwave on high for 9-10 minutes. If using OTG at 275deg for 20 minutes.

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