Description
This comprehensive guide explores the benefits of using 00 flour in cookie recipes. Known for its fine texture and high quality, 00 flour can significantly enhance the texture and flavor of cookies, making them softer and more delicate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups 00 flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep: Sift together 00 flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
- Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough and cut into shapes. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Notes
- 00 Flour: This fine-textured flour can make the dough stickier; you may need to dust your work surface with a bit more flour than usual.
- Chilling: Don’t skip chilling the dough, as it helps in handling and shaping the cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 2g