Indulge in the rich, buttery taste of Melting Moments Viennese biscuits. Perfect for your next tea time!

Heavenly Melting Moments: a Guide to Viennese Biscuits

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A Brief History of Viennese Biscuits

Vienna’s grand kitchens first crafted the Viennese biscuit, a symbol of baking mastery. These creations quickly distinguished themselves as more than just treats. They became emblems of finesse. Transforming into Melting Moments marked a significant evolution. These biscuits, famous for their buttery texture and exquisite taste, stand out. It’s their blend of cake flour, cornflour, and the melt-in-your-mouth sensation that sets Melting Moments apart as a benchmark of culinary elegance.

Key Ingredients for Melting Moments

Gathering the right ingredients promises a batch of sublime Melting Moments Viennese biscuits:

• Butter (250 grams): gives biscuits their rich, indulgent texture.
• Icing sugar (1 cup): ensures sweetness and contributes to a soft crumb.
• Cooking oil (1/2 cup): increases tenderness for a perfect bite.
• Vanilla essence (1 teaspoon): adds a hint of classic flavor essential for depth.
• Cake flour (2 ¾ cups): a fine flour for delicate biscuits.
• Cornflour (3 heaped tablespoons): key for a unique melt-in-the-mouth experience.

Exploring the Versatility of Melting Moments

Dive into a sea of flavors by dipping these buttery delights into chocolate. Topping them with smarties or nuts infuses a personal touch while pairing them with tea or coffee elevates the experience. Let creativity flow with unique biscuit shapes and decorations, ensuring each batch stands out. To keep these sweet treats fresh, store them in an airtight container.

Embrace the Baking Spirit with Melting Moments

Baking these Melting Moments Viennese biscuits brings a unique joy, turning any kitchen into a hub of sweet creations. Sharing these buttery, crisp delights symbolizes love and care. Imagine the fun when you gather loved ones for a baking session on special days. Each biscuit, whether dipped in chocolate, sprinkled with smarties, or topped with nuts, becomes a token of shared memories. We encourage you to get creative, share your special versions, and make every baking moment truly unforgettable.

Melting Moments Viennese biscuits

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• Author: EsmeSalon
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Resting Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 20–25 servings 1x
• Category: Cake, Cupcakes, Cookies and Tarts
• Method: Easy

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Cherish every moment with Melting Moments aka Viennese biscuits

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Ingredients

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• 250 grams of soft-to-the-touch butter
• 1 cup of icing sugar
• 1/2 cup of cooking oil.
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
• 2 3/4 cups of cake flour
• 3 heaped tablespoons of cornflour

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Instructions

1. Cream the butter with a whisk for a minute, then add your oil, vanilla essence, and icing sugar and whisk for about 2 minutes.
2. Add the dry ingredients and whisk for another minute.
3. Spoon into a piping bag with a large star nozzle attached, you can use any pattern.
4. Then pipe whatever shapes you like, use the pics for guidance on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
5. Place in the fridge for 5 minutes before baking.
6. Bake in a preheated oven on 180°C for 10 minutes or until you see the edges, browning.
7. Remove from oven and cool. You can dip in melted chocolate or before baking top with smarties or nuts.
8. If your biscuits do not hold its shape well when baking simply add 2 tablespoons of flour to dough mix.
9. Makes about 40 to 60 biscuits, depending on size.
10. Delicious.

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Equipment

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Notes

Created, Prepared, tried, and tested by Feriel from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2
• Calories: 293
• Sugar: 6.1 g
• Sodium: 2.8 mg
• Fat: 16.6 g
• Saturated Fat: 7.2 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 34.2 g
• Fiber: 1.6 g
• Protein: 2.9 g
• Cholesterol: 26.9 mg

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