Okay, so the other day I was craving something sweet, and I remembered seeing those fancy French cookies, “La Mere Poulard,” online. They looked so darn good, I just had to try making them myself.
Getting Started
First things first, I dug around for some info about these cookies. Turns out, they’re from way back in the day in France, somewhere on the northwest coast. They’re known for being super buttery and flaky. People online were saying they’re like a mix between a butter cookie and shortbread, which sounded right up my alley. Some folks were saying they’re called “Sables” in French, which means “sand” because they’re kind of crumbly. Interesting, right?
Gathering My Stuff
Next, I needed to find a recipe. I looked at a few different ones, and they all seemed pretty similar. The big thing is the butter-to-sugar ratio. Apparently, shortbread has more butter and less sugar than regular butter cookies, which is what makes it so melt-in-your-mouth.
Baking Time
So, I grabbed my ingredients—lots of butter, some sugar, flour, and the usual suspects—and got to work. I followed the recipe I found, which was pretty straightforward. I mixed everything up, rolled out the dough, and cut them into cute little circles. They baked in the oven until they were golden brown. My kitchen smelled amazing!
Tasting
Finally, the moment of truth. I took them out of the oven, let them cool for a bit, and then took a bite. Oh boy, were they good! They were definitely buttery and had that crumbly, sandy texture that people were talking about. They weren’t too sweet, which I liked. I tried to recreate the “La Mere Poulard”.
My Thoughts
All in all, I’d say my attempt at making these French cookies was a success! They might not be exactly like the real “La Mere Poulard” cookies, but they were delicious in their own right. I’ll definitely be making these again. Maybe next time I’ll experiment with adding some different flavors or something. If you’re looking for a tasty, buttery treat, you should give these a try!
- Outcome: Successfully baked a batch of cookies inspired by La Mere Poulard.
- Taste: Buttery, crumbly, not overly sweet.
- Next Steps: Will definitely make again, might experiment with flavors.
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