Ingredients:
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 70g shortening
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions:
Recreate Grandma’s cherished buttermilk cookies with this simple, step-by-step guide. Perfect for a cozy afternoon bake, these cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with nostalgia.
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Cut in Shortening: Add the shortening to the dry ingredients and cut it in using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Milk: Pour in the milk and mix until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 10-15 times to bring it together.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough to 1-inch thickness. Use a floured glass or cookie cutter to cut out rounds.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet, removing any excess flour.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy these delightful cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite tea!
