Cookies with cheese and saffron
10 servings
70 minutes
Cheese and saffron cookies are a refined delicacy of European cuisine, featuring a deep aroma and rich flavor. Its roots trace back to medieval baking traditions when spices like saffron were used to add a noble touch to dishes. The crispy, golden shell of thin dough harmonizes with a delicate filling of cheese, egg yolks, and citrus notes. Saffron brings warm floral tones and a hint of spiciness, making the cookie's taste sophisticated. This treat is perfect for elegant tea parties and festive events and can also be a morning delight alongside fresh coffee. Cheese cookies with saffron are not just a dessert but an exquisite gastronomic experience that reveals the richness of flavors.
1
Mix flour with olive oil, add salt, a little warm water, and knead the dough. Cover the dough with a towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
2
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
3
Grate the cheese, mix with egg yolks, sugar, and zest. Add saffron.
- Hard cheese: 250 g
- Egg yolk: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 120 g
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Saffron: to taste
4
Roll out the dough thinly on a floured surface and cut out circles about 10 cm in diameter. Place filling in the center of each, fold the edges, and pinch them.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
5
Place the cookies on a baking sheet greased with butter and dusted with flour. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 250 g