Yeast dough cookies

12 servings

135 minutes

Yeast dough cookies are a tender, airy, and slightly crispy dessert rooted in the ancient traditions of Russian cuisine. The yeast dough gives it lightness and pleasant porosity, while the added buttermilk enriches the flavor with a slight tang. Historically, such cookies were made for family celebrations and tea time, enjoying their soft texture and the appetizing aroma of fresh baking. They pair especially well with jam, honey, or sour cream, and fresh hot tea only enhances their coziness. The simplicity of preparation and availability of ingredients make these cookies an ideal choice for home baking.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 210.9
• Proteins: 4g
• Fats: 9.7g
• Carbohydrates: 27.4g

Ingredients

• Dry yeast: 1 tbsp
• Water: 0.3 glass
• Wheat flour: 2.5 glass
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Soda: 0.3 tsp
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 2 tbsp
• Buttermilk: 240 g
• Fat: 0.5 glass

Cooking steps

1. Dissolve the yeast in water and set aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry yeast: 1 tablespoon
   • Water: 0.3 glass

2. Mix the dry ingredients in the given order; incorporate the cooking fat and mix until crumbly with pea-sized lumps.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
   • Soda: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 2 tablespoons
   • Fat: 0.5 glass

3. Mix the buttermilk and yeast mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Buttermilk: 240 g
   • Dry yeast: 1 tablespoon

4. Cover the bowl with a towel and let it rest until ready to use (at least 1 hour, preferably 2). The dough should be very sticky.

5. Transfer the dough to a heavily floured board. Turn it over and knead lightly (4-6 times).

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss

6. Roll out, cut with a cookie cutter.

7. Place on a greased baking sheet and let rise slightly (10-30 minutes).

   Required ingredients:

   • Fat: 0.5 glass

8. Bake at 205 C for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.