Butter Cookie Recipes - Ring Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

• 4 tbsp warm water (105°-115°F)

• 1 2/3 cups/250 g all purpose/plain flour

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 6 tbsp butter, softened

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Method:

1. Stir together the yeast, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, and water. Set aside for 10 minutes.

2. Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Stir in the yeast mixture to make a smooth dough.

3. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk. Punch down the dough and let rise for 30 minutes more.

4. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Butter three cookie sheets. Break off small pieces of dough.

5. Form into 2 1/2-inch (6-cm) long ropes, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) in diameter. Bend into rings, pressing the ends together, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.

6. Transfer to the prepared cookie sheets, placing 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for 15 minutes.

7. Bake, one sheet at a time, for 12-15 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Transfer to racks to cool.