Afyonkarahisar Engagement Cookie


Product Description and Distinguishing Features:

Afyonkarahisar Engagement Cookie / Afyonkarahisar Bride Cookie; a cookie produced using tail fat, solidified fat, butter, sunflower oil, special-purpose wheat flour, powdered white sugar, baking soda, and peeled raw peanuts. It has a diameter of approximately 10 cm and is shaped like a slightly puffed hemisphere. The cookie is adorned with a flower-shaped decoration made of peeled peanuts that are split into halves lengthwise.

Afyonkarahisar Engagement Cookie

Afyonkarahisar Engagement Cookie / Afyonkarahisar Bride Cookie has a crisp texture due to the presence of different types of fats in its ingredients. It can be consumed either hot or cold. It can be stored at room temperature for 2 days and in the refrigerator for a week.

The history of Afyonkarahisar Engagement Cookie / Afyonkarahisar Bride Cookie dates back to ancient times and holds a significant place in the culinary culture of Afyonkarahisar. It is often included in special occasions such as engagements, henna nights, weddings, appearing on tables prepared for these events. The combination of tail fat, solidified fat, butter, and sunflower oil in its production is unique to the geographical region. For these reasons, it is closely associated with a geographical boundary and has gained a reputation.

Preparation:

The production of Afyonkarahisar Engagement Cookie / Afyonkarahisar Bride Cookie consists of the stages of making the dough, shaping it, baking, and serving the product.

Tail fat, solidified fat, butter, sunflower oil, and powdered white sugar are mixed and beaten in a bowl until they achieve a white color. Baking soda and flour are added, and the mixing process continues until a soft dough is obtained. Care should be taken to ensure that the dough thoroughly absorbs the added fats.

Approximately 125 g portions of dough are taken, rolled by hand to form a hemisphere with a diameter of about 10 cm, and a slightly puffed center. During the shaping process, attention should be given to prevent the dough from falling apart. If it does, additional flour should be added. The shaped cookies are arranged on a baking sheet, and a flower decoration is made using peeled peanuts split in half lengthwise. They are then baked in a preheated oven at 200°C for 45 minutes. Afyonkarahisar Engagement Cookie / Afyonkarahisar Bride Cookie is packaged in food-safe packaging for sale.

Afyonkarahisar Engagement Cookie / Afyonkarahisar Bride Cookie can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for one week.