- Preparation of saffron: Soak saffron stigmas in a coffee cup with warm milk for at least 2 hours, covering with kitchen foil.
- Dough preparation: In a bowl, beat 1 whole egg and 2 yolks with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Adding the ingredients: Add butter left at room temperature, flours, vanilla, milk with saffron stigmas and mix well.
- Kneading the dough: Transfer the dough to a work surface and knead it to a taut, elastic mass.
Let the dough rest covered for at least 30 minutes. - Shaping the cookies: Roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it is about 5-6 mm thick. Cut the cookies into desired shapes, such as medallions, diamonds or squares.
- Baking: Arrange the cookies on a buttered baking sheet and bake them in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Decoration: Once baked, transfer the cookies to a tray and dust them with plenty of powdered sugar.
Enjoy your fragrant and delicious saffron flavored cookies.
Perfect for any occasion, these treats will win everyone over with their unique flavor and exotic scent.
Try them and discover how irresistible they can be!