Authentic Baku Kurabie

Ingredients

• Butter 5 oz
• Powdered Sugar 5 oz
• Egg white 2 pieces
• Salt 1½ g
• Wheat Flour 10 oz
• Vanillin 0 oz
• Almond 5 oz
• Pear Jam 5 oz

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Beat the softened butter with a mixer along with the vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar until fluffy and pale.

Step 2

Add the egg whites and whip again on the highest speed until fluffy cream forms.

Step 3

Gradually fold in the flour with a spatula, making sure to mix the dough thoroughly each time.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.

Step 5

Line a baking tray with a silicone mat or parchment paper and pipe small rosettes of dough (each weighing 20–30 grams) spaced apart from one another.

Step 6

Use a teaspoon or your finger to make an indentation in each pastry. Fill it with a bit of jam and garnish with a nut.

Step 7

Bake the kurabie in a preheated oven at 375°F (375 degrees Fahrenheit) without a fan for 10–12 minutes. If your oven is not ideal and bakes unevenly, turn the baking sheet 180 degrees a couple of times during the process.

Step 8

Let the cookies cool for a bit, then dust them with powdered sugar. Serve them slightly warm or completely cooled.