Description
Delightful matcha sable cookies blend Japanese green tea elegance with French butter cookie traditions. Crisp, buttery rounds provide a sophisticated treat that melts gracefully, inviting you to savor each delicate, aromatic bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cake flour
- 1/8 cup bread flour
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1 pinch salt
Main Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/3 egg yolk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Cream softened butter until silky and pale, incorporating sugar and salt with delicate strokes to maintain a light texture.
- Introduce egg yolk, stirring thoroughly until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Carefully sift cake flour, bread flour, and vibrant matcha powder directly into the butter mixture, folding gently to create a cohesive dough without overmixing.
- Transfer the fragile dough to the refrigerator for 30 minutes, allowing it to firm up and develop deeper flavors.
- Divide the chilled dough into two equal portions, methodically rolling each into sleek cylinders approximately 17 cm long and 2.2 cm in diameter.
- Return the shaped dough cylinders to the refrigerator for an additional hour to enhance structural integrity and flavor concentration.
- Remove from refrigerator and slice into precise 1.5 cm thick rounds, delicately coating each with a light dusting of granulated sugar.
- Preheat oven to 320F (160C), positioning rack in the center for even heat distribution.
- Arrange cookie rounds on a lined baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing between each slice.
- Bake for 24 minutes, watching for a subtle golden edge that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, developing a crisp texture.
- Serve alongside a steaming cup of tea or coffee, savoring the delicate matcha-infused crumb.
Notes
- Chill time is crucial for developing rich, buttery flavor and preventing spread during baking.
- Use high-quality ceremonial grade matcha for intense green tea taste and vibrant color.
- Precise measurements ensure consistent texture, so use a kitchen scale for accuracy.
- Experiment by adding crushed pistachios or white chocolate drizzle for extra gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 137
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 18 mg
- Fat: 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 2.1 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg