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Ingredients:
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| 1 | cup | Sugar |
Sugar
Sugar (pronounced shoog-er) is the ultimate everyday companion for both sweet baking and savory balance, found in every single pantry across the globe. This classic granulated version consists of fine...
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| 1/2 | teaspoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt (pronounced sawlt) is the absolute heartbeat of everyday home cooking, found on every single kitchen table across the globe. This fine, pre-ground table version is a pure mineral crystal...
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| 3/4 | cup | Shortening » melted |
Shortening
Shortening (pronounced short-ning) is the ultimate secret weapon for home bakers looking to achieve a perfectly flaky texture in their sweet pastries. This solid vegetable fat is specially processed to...
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| 1 | large | Egg » beaten |
Egg
Egg, (pronounced - EG). Laid by hens, these versatile culinary essentials feature a nutrient-dense yellow yolk suspended in clear albumen protein within a protective calcium carbonate shell. Serving as the...
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| 1/2 | cup | Milk |
Milk
Milk, (pronounced - milk), is the ultimate kitchen chameleon and the undisputed champion of the dairy aisle. Humans have been enjoying this creamy liquid since prehistoric times, turning it into...
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| 1 1/2 | teaspoons | Bakers Ammonia |
Bakers Ammonia
Step back in time with food-grade household Baker's Ammonia (pronounced uh-MOH-nee-uh), also known as ammonia or ammonium carbonate. This vintage leavening agent is the ultimate culinary trick for creating unmatched,...
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| 1/4 | cup | Water » boiling |
Water
Water, (pronounced WAH-ter), is the unsung hero of every single kitchen across the globe. You boil it, simmer it, steam veggies over it, and use it to deglaze those sticky,...
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| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla Extract |
Vanilla Extract
Artificial Vanilla Extract, pronounced ar-tuh-FISH-uhl vuh-NIL-uh EK-strakt, is the budget-friendly savior of modern home baking. While it does not come from a tropical orchid pod, this pantry staple delivers sweet,...
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| 1/2 | ounce | Anise seeds | ||
| 2 | pounds | All-purpose Flour » approximately |
All-purpose Flour
All-purpose Flour, (pronounced AWL-PUR-pus FLOUR), is the foundational cornerstone of everyday home baking and culinary prep. Milled from a balanced blend of hard and soft wheat varieties, it boasts a...
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| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
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| 15 Minutes | 15 Minutes | 30 minutes |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4
1. Dissolve: Stir the baker's ammonia into the boiling water until completely dissolved. Set aside.
2. Mix: Combine the sugar, salt, melted shortening, beaten egg, and milk in a large bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Flavour: Blend the vanilla extract and anise seeds into the wet mixture.
4. Combine: Pour the dissolved baker's ammonia mixture into the sugar base and stir well.
5. Stiffen: Incorporate the flour gradually. Add enough flour until the dough becomes stiff and is no longer sticky to the touch (this may require 2 to 3 pounds total).
6. Roll: Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll out to your desired thickness and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
7. Bake: Transfer to baking sheets and bake immediately in the preheated 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes until lightly golden.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for maximum crispness.
9. Happy baking, and may your holiday season be filled with warmth, joy, and delicious treats!
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