Poseidon Biscuits

Poseidon Cookies with Roasted Sesame and Sea Salt

If you're looking for a savory recipe that will delight your taste buds and bring smiles to the faces of your loved ones, you've come to the right place! Poseidon cookies, with their unique shape and delicious combination of roasted sesame and sea salt, are the perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you enjoy them alongside a fragrant tea or as an appetizer at a party, these cookies are sure to please everyone.

Preparation time: 40 minutes
Baking time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Number of servings: Approximately 150 cookies (3 trays)

Ingredients:

- 150 g butter or Rama Maestro 70% fat
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 egg
- Flour as needed (approximately 400-500 g, depending on humidity)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- For decoration:
- 1 egg for brushing
- Roasted sesame
- Sea salt

A bit of history
Cookies have been an essential part of gastronomy since ancient times, consumed both as a staple food and as a delicacy. These Poseidon cookies are inspired by the tradition of adding simple yet flavorful ingredients to create a perfect snack. The shell shape symbolizes our connection with nature and the ocean, while a sprinkle of sea salt adds a touch of freshness.

Preparing the dough
1. Start by preparing the ingredients. Make sure the butter or margarine is cold for easier grating. You can use a large grater to turn it into flakes.

2. In a large bowl, combine a little flour (approximately 100 g) with the baking powder and salt. This mixture will ensure a light texture for your cookies.

3. Grate the butter directly into the flour mixture, making sure each piece is coated with flour to prevent sticking. Use your fingers to quickly incorporate it into the flour until the mixture becomes crumbly.

4. In another bowl, beat the egg with the sugar until you obtain a smooth mixture. Add the warm milk and mix well.

5. Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until you obtain a homogeneous paste. Then, gradually add the rest of the flour until the dough becomes consistent but soft and fluffy to the touch.

Kneading the dough
6. Here comes the fun part! Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes, gently punching it to give it the perfect texture. This process helps develop the gluten, making the cookies fluffy.

7. After kneading, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes. This is an important step as it allows the ingredients to combine perfectly and the dough to become easier to work with.

Shaping the cookies
8. Once the dough has rested, sprinkle flour on the work surface and roll it out to a thickness of about 5 mm. Use a knife or a glass to cut the cookies into round or crescent shapes, as preferred.

9. To add a special detail, you can create a small indentation in the center of the cookies using a modeling tool or a toothpick to give them a shell shape.

Baking the cookies
10. Place the cookies on a tray lined with parchment paper. Beat the remaining egg and brush each cookie. This step will give them a golden color and a shiny texture.

11. Sprinkle roasted sesame and sea salt on top, to taste. You can combine the two ingredients, giving the cookies a crunchy and salty note.

12. Preheat the oven to medium temperature (about 180°C) and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they become golden and slightly crunchy.

Serving and storage
Once the cookies have cooled, you can store them in metal cookie tins, where they will stay fresh and crunchy for several days. They are just as delicious the next day!

Variations and suggestions
If you want to experiment, you can try adding dried herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough. These will give the cookies an interesting aroma and a more complex flavor. You can also swap the roasted sesame for pumpkin or sunflower seeds for a different version.

Frequently asked questions
1. Can I use oil instead of butter?
While butter provides a unique flavor, you can use olive or coconut oil, but the result will differ in terms of texture and taste.

2. How can I make the cookies less salty?
By reducing the amount of salt in the recipe or using sea salt with larger crystals, which offers a more subtle flavor.

3. Can I use whole wheat flour?
Yes, but use a smaller amount of whole wheat flour and add a little extra milk to compensate for the texture.

Now that you have all the necessary information, all that's left is to get cooking! Enjoy and don't forget to share this recipe with your loved ones! Poseidon cookies are truly a delight that will bring joy in every bite.

 Ingredients: 150 g butter or Rama Maestro 70% fat; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup warm milk; 1 egg; flour as needed; 1 pinch of baking powder; For decoration: 1 egg for brushing; toasted sesame seeds and sea salt

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