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Small butters (traditional method & Thermomix)

Prep Time 15 min + rest
Cook Time 12 min mins
Total Time 27 mins
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Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 25
Description

Today I'd like to share a simple recipe that's always a hit at home - especially with my boys! Little butters are easy to make, perfect for an afternoon of baking with the kids, and even better when you decorate them together. They can be eaten plain, or personalised with lemon, chocolate or sugar icing, or topped with lemon curd. A fun and tasty activity for young and old alike!

Ingredients
  • 100 g of sugar
  • 200 g of butter
  • 300 g of flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 orange (zest (optional))
  • 1 egg (extra for brushing on biscuits)
  • For decoration : (your choice)
  • Royal icing (recipe on the blog)
  • Lemon or sugar icing
  • Melted chocolate
  • Lemon curd
Instructions
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    TRADITIONAL METHOD
    Preparation - Traditional method
    1. Mix the sugar, softened butter, flour, egg and orange zest until smooth.
    2. Form into a ball, wrap in cling film and leave in the fridge for 30 minutes.
    3. Roll out the dough on a floured work surface and cut out the biscuits using a biscuit cutter.
    4. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and brush with the beaten egg.
    5. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C until golden brown (about 10-12 minutes depending on size).
    6. Leave to cool on a wire rack before decorating or serving.

    THERMOMIX® METHOD
    Preparation - Thermomix method
    1. Place the sugar, butter, flour, egg and orange zest in the bowl.
    2. Knead for 30 sec / speed 6.
    3. Leave the dough to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
    4. Roll out the dough, cut out the biscuits and place them on a baking tray.
    5. Brush with beaten egg and bake at 175°C until golden brown.
    6. Leave to cool, then decorate as you wish...
Read it online: https://auxdelicesdecaroline.com/en/recipe/petits-beurres-methode-traditionnelle-thermomix/