Breton Shortbread Cookies (Sablés Bretons) soft and indulgent

1 Mix the baking powder with the flour, butter, salt, eggs, icing sugar and vanilla. Work the mixture well, then shape it into a ball and refrigerate for 1 hour wrapped in a damp cloth.

2 Preheat your oven to 355°F (180 °C) (350 °F).

3 Roll out the dough to 1 cm thickness, then cut out shapes using a 4 to 4.5 cm cookie cutter or the rim of a glass. When you've finished, gather the leftover dough into a ball, roll it out again and cut more cookies.

4 Place them on your baking sheet, brush them lightly with egg wash, then score the surface with a fork to create little lines.

5 Bake for 15 minutes at 355°F (180 °C) (350 °F). A real treat with a good glass of cider.