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Butter Cookies

Butter Cookies is a traditional American recipe for a classic biscuit (cookie) make from a butter-based dough leavened with baling powder. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American dish of: Butter Cookies.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

10 minutes

Total Time:

30 minutes

Additional Time:

(+cooling)

Makes:

12

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Milk RecipesBaking RecipesBiscuit RecipesUSA Recipes

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Ingredients:

420g plain flour
1/2 tsp salt
4 1/2 tsp baking powder
150g butter
270ml milk

Method:

Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl. Cube the butter and either rub into the flour mix or cut in with two knives. Add the milk and stir until the flour is just moistened. Take tablespoons of the batter and drop onto an ungreased baking tray, setting at least 3cm apart.

Transfer to an oven pre-heated to 200°C and bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a serving plate and serve hot.