Rosemary Savory Biscuits

Rosemary savory biscuits are a delicious alternative for an aperitif or as a snack. Here is a simple recipe to prepare them.

Ingredients

• 250g of flour
• 100g of cold butter, cubed
• 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 egg (and one yolk for brushing)
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 pinch of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of cold water (if necessary)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the salt and sugar.
3. Add the cold butter and work the mixture with your fingertips until it gets a sandy consistency.
4. Add the chopped rosemary and the whole egg, and mix until a dough ball begins to form. If the dough is too dry, add a bit of cold water to help bind the ingredients.
5. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out with a rolling pin to about 5mm thickness.
6. Use a cookie cutter to shape the biscuits and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
7. Brush the surface of the biscuits with the egg yolk to give them a shine and a golden color.
8. Bake the biscuits for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Allow the biscuits to cool on a rack before serving.

Curiosity

Rosemary is not just an aromatic herb with a distinctive fragrance, but it’s also a plant with numerous properties. It is said to aid memory and have digestive and antioxidant properties. Furthermore, its use in Mediterranean cuisine is very widespread due to its intensely aromatic aroma capable of enhancing simple dishes like these biscuits.