Orange Biscuits: a delicious recipe to prepare orange biscuits, perfect for a snack or a tasty breakfast

Ingredients:

• 200g of flour
• 100g butter at room temperature
• 100g sugar
• 1 egg
• Grated zest of 1 orange
• Juice of half an orange
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)

Procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until soft and creamy.
3. Add the egg and mix until well incorporated into the butter and sugar mixture.
4. Add the grated orange zest and juice to the mixture and mix well.
5. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the liquid mixture, mixing until you obtain a smooth dough.
7. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling film and place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
8. Once the resting time has passed, take the dough out of the refrigerator and form it into balls the size of a walnut.
9. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between them for expansion during baking.
10. Lightly press the balls with the back of a spoon or your fingers to form discs.
11. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown slightly.
12. Once cooked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Once cooled, you can sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar if desired.
14. Store the orange cookies in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee for a delicious snack.

Tips and Tricks:

• Make sure to use fresh oranges for the best flavor. Choose ripe, fragrant oranges, and grate the zest carefully to avoid grating the white pith, which can be bitter.
• When making the dough, don’t overmix. Just mix until the ingredients are just combined to avoid overdeveloping the gluten in the flour, which can make the cookies too tough.
• To make the cookies more flavorful, you can add a little vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
• If the dough is too soft to work with after resting in the refrigerator, you can add a little flour to make it more manageable.
• To get uniform cookies, use a measuring spoon to measure the dough before forming the balls.

Things to Avoid:

• Avoid using oranges that have been treated with chemicals or have mold stains on the peel.
• Avoid baking too many cookies at once on the same baking sheet, as they may bake unevenly. If necessary, bake the cookies in batches.
• Avoid overcooking cookies. Check the bottoms of the cookies as they bake and make sure they are golden brown, but not burned.
• Avoid squeezing too much orange juice into the dough, otherwise it may become too runny and affect the texture of the cookies.

By following these tips and tricks, you will get perfect orange cookies, with a fresh aroma and an irresistible taste. Happy preparation and enjoy!