Authentic Tuzlu Kurabiye Recipe: How to Make Delicious Salt Cookies from scratch

 

  Tuzlu kurabiye, also known as a salt cookie, is a type of cookie that is typically made with flour,   sugar, eggs, and butter. Salt is added to the dough to give it a savory flavor. The cookies may be   shaped into various forms, such as rounds or crescents, and can be decorated with various   toppings or glazes. They are a popular snack in Turkey and other parts of the Middle East.

  Here's a simple recipe for making tuzlu kurabiye at home:

 Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• Coarse salt, for sprinkling

 Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Add the butter and use your hands to work it into the flour mixture until it forms a crumbly texture.
3. Beat the egg yolk with the cold water and add it to the flour mixture. Mix until the dough comes together.
4. Form the dough into a ball and flatten it into a disk. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
7. Cut the dough into desired shapes (such as circles or crescents) and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Sprinkle coarse salt over the top of the cookies.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Allow to cool before serving.

 Enjoy your homemade Tuzlu kurabiye!