MenuFAQ on italian befanini with the thermomix
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10 minutes
🍳 Cooking
15 minutes
🕛 Duration
25 minutes
⬈ Difficulty
2/10
🥕 Ingredients
10
👣 Steps
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Ingredients for 4 people
100g of softened butter
100g of granulated sugar
50g of milk
2 tablespoons of white rum
3 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 packet of baking powder
1 pinch of salt
Lemon zest
Frequently asked questions
What are befanini and how are they prepared with the Thermomix ?
Befanini are Italian shortbread cookies. With the Thermomix, you will prepare the dough by mixing ingredients such as flour, sugar, butter, and eggs, then letting the dough rest and rolling it out before cutting and baking the cookies.
What functions of the Thermomix should I use for this recipe ?
You will mainly use the "Mix" function to prepare the dough and possibly the "Knead" function to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
How long does it take to prepare befanini with the Thermomix ?
The preparation time will depend on the mixing, dough resting, and baking steps, but generally, it can take about 1 to 2 hours.
What is the role of dough resting in the befanini recipe ?
Dough resting allows the ingredients to integrate and the flavors to develop. It also makes it easier to roll out and handle the dough.
Should I use unsalted or salted butter for befanini ?
You can use unsalted butter for this recipe. If you only have salted butter, adjust the amount of salt in the recipe accordingly.
How should I shape the befanini after rolling out the dough ?
After rolling out the dough, use cookie cutters to cut out shapes for the cookies. Befanini can have different shapes, such as hearts, stars, circles, etc.
Should I add any flavors or zests to the befanini dough ?
You can add flavors such as vanilla, lemon zest, or orange zest to the dough to enhance the flavor of the cookies.
How do I bake befanini with the Thermomix ?
Befanini are baked in a preheated oven at a specific temperature for about 10 to 15 minutes, until they are golden around the edges.
Can I glaze or decorate befanini after baking ?
Yes, you can glaze the befanini with a powdered sugar and water glaze or decorate them with chocolate chips after baking.
How should I store befanini with the Thermomix ?
Store the befanini in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for a few days.