Brine cookie dough: 3 recipes for baking delicious crumbly cookies

Cookies made with tomato brine were especially popular in the last decade of the last century. At that time the country was going through a crisis, so buying quality products was a big problem. The situation was helped by making sweets with one’s own hands from available products. Tomato brine was used to make simple, inexpensive and tasty cookies. Thanks to the addition of such liquid, the baked goods were fragrant and soft. Let us describe several recipes for such cookies.

General principles for making cookies

Features and rules for making baked goods:

Flour products with the addition of brine come out rich, with an unobtrusive spicy aroma. The taste of the dessert is a bit like gingerbread.
The dough for shortbreads is made very simply: mix butter, sugar and brine liquid in almost equal proportions, then add soda and the required amount of flour.
The elastic substance should not be kneaded for a long time; it should slightly stick to your hands.
During the baking process, flour delicacies rise in the oven, so it is advisable to leave a short interval between preparations.
When adding soda to the composition, there is no need to extinguish it with vinegar.
Various figures are cut out of the dough using special molds, using improvised means, and it is also rolled out in the form of circles, diamonds or strips. Thin products will be dense and crispy, and thickened cakes will be soft.
Brine baked goods have a long shelf life and are low in calories.

It is recommended to bake the semi-finished product in the oven for no longer than 20-25 minutes, so that the treat does not become tough.
Cookies are also prepared in a slow cooker, microwave or in a frying pan. The bottom of the dish is greased with oil.
Some recipes call for “resting” the dough for 20-30 minutes so that the ingredients are well fused, while in other versions they are prepared immediately after kneading.
If the consistency of the knead is thick, then roll it out, then cut out small pieces. If a liquid substance forms, spoon it onto the frying pan, resulting in a free-form cake with a delicate structure.

Cooking features

There are several recipes for cookies made with brine dough. Knowing the basic principles of kneading pickle dough for cookies and strictly following the instructions accompanying the chosen recipe, even a novice housewife will get the expected result the first time.

Brine contains significant amounts of salt, acid, and sometimes sugar. Therefore, salt is not added to the dough mixed with it, and soda is not quenched with vinegar. The amount of sugar also sometimes needs to be adjusted depending on how sweet your brine is.
The brine can be taken from under any vegetables: cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, cabbage - the cookies will not make any significant differences. Instead of brine, you can use marinade, the result will be identical.
Brine cookies are economical in themselves, so saving extra on flour is not advisable. The difference in price between premium, first and second grade flour is not so great as to justify buying a low-grade product. Second-grade flour gives the cookies a specific taste and gray color. High-quality flour makes cookies tastier and more attractive.
Flour must be sifted before combining with other ingredients - not so much in order to rid it of meal moth larvae and small debris, but mainly in order to saturate the flour with oxygen. After sifting, it becomes light and combines well with other components without forming lumps. Baking made from this flour turns out more tender and crumbly.
The softer the dough in the brine, the more crumbly and tender the cookies will be. Even if you are preparing to roll out the dough and cut out shapes from it, add just enough flour to it as needed so that the dough stops sticking to your hands, and no more.

Housewives who have never made cookies from brine dough may be concerned about the smell and taste of the finished baked goods. Cookies made from brine dough have a pleasant sweet-salty taste and spicy aroma. This does not spoil the organoleptic qualities of the dessert, but makes it unique.

Cucumber brine cookies

Cucumber brine cookies are prepared according to the classic recipe.

The dish includes the following ingredients:

10 tbsp. l. brine liquid;
7 tbsp. l. Sahara;
7 tbsp. l. deodorized sunflower oils;
0.5 tsp. quicklime soda;
2-2.5 tbsp. sifted flour.

Execution order:

Pour the brine into a deep bowl, then add baking soda and sugar.
Stir the liquid mixture and pour in the specified volume of oil.
Next, sift the flour into the mixture. Its quantity may vary. The absorption level of the product is determined by the gluten content and moisture content of the product.
Make a batch. First, knead it with a spoon, then continue with your hands. The consistency is adjusted to an elastic, soft and non-stick state.
Turn on the oven and preheat to 1800C.
Roll out the dough into a layer 1-1.5 cm thick, then squeeze cookies out of it using molds or a glass.
Coat a flat, heat-resistant sheet with oil and place the dough pieces on it. The top of the workpiece is optionally sprinkled with sugar or brushed with yolk.
Place the baking sheet in a hot oven for 15-20 minutes.

Tips for choosing ingredients for treats:

Baking is done with any brine. The main condition is that it should not be too sour or salty. It is recommended to strain the liquid first;
the basic food set for making treats includes flour, unrefined vegetable oil, brine solution, soda and salt;
Sugar is adjusted to your taste. If desired, its dose is reduced or the component is eliminated completely;
sesame or lemon zest will give the product a rich taste;
the recipe often involves adding quicklime soda; without adding it, the delicacy will come out crispy and hard.

Nutritional additives that complement cookies:

nut crumbs or dried fruits;
various herbs and spices;
cheese;
mushroom pieces;
seeds;
small dragee-type candies;
olives;
jam;
jam;
marmalade;
berry products;
candied fruit;
jam.

Step-by-step cooking process

Cookies from cucumber brine are prepared according to a certain simple technology.

Cheese cookies in brine

Those who love cheese crackers should definitely try baking cheese cookies using cucumber or tomato brine.

Ingredients:

200 g smoked sausage cheese;
1.5 cups cucumber pickle;
100 ml vegetable oil;
600 g flour;
teaspoon of soda.

Cooking:

Grind the sausage cheese, add baking soda, and mix.
Then pour in the brine and oil, add flour in portions and knead into a soft and elastic dough.
We make a layer of dough 7 mm thick and cut out shaped pieces for cookies.
Place on a baking sheet sprinkled with flour, sprinkle the products with coarse sea salt if desired, and bake until golden brown at 200°C.

Cookies in tomato brine

To make a Lenten delicacy you will need the following ingredients:

1 tbsp. brine liquid from tomatoes;
1 tbsp. Sahara;
½ tbsp. refined lean oil;
4 tbsp. sifted flour;
1 tsp. soda;
1 yolk (for greasing products).

Design method:

Pour oil into the brine and add sugar. Cooks advise leaving a little oily liquid at the bottom so that at the end of the process you can apply it to your palms for final kneading of the dough (thanks to this, the substance will not stick to your hands).
Next, mixed flour and soda are gradually introduced into the composition.
Make a batch, it should turn out soft.
Cover the created semi-finished product with a towel and set aside for 20 minutes. for insisting.
After the specified time has passed, you need to separate a piece from the dough, roll it out into a sausage and cut it into equal small pieces. Repeat similar steps with the rest of the mass.
Flatten each piece into a round shape.
Place the products on a heat-resistant sheet and spread the top with beaten yolk.
Bake the treat for 15-20 minutes. in an oven heated to 1800C until golden brown.

A simple recipe for brine cookies: cook in a frying pan

And now here is the recipe in video format. It is radically different from all those listed above. In addition to containing an egg. What a luxury! It is not baked yet, but fried in a frying pan. Overall, it's definitely worth a try. It turns out softer than the classic version.

For convenience, here is the recipe itself:

100 ml brine,
egg,
½ tsp. soda,
a pinch of salt
1 tbsp. l. sunflower oil,
4 tbsp. l. granulated sugar,
350 g flour,
oil for frying.

Cooking:

Here you can see all the steps for preparing this pickle delicacy.
Still, I advise you not to add a large amount of oil, but cover them with a lid and steam them a little in a frying pan. By the way, it is better to take it with a thick bottom or with a non-stick coating.

Cookies with cabbage brine

Baking with cabbage brine turns out crispy and melting. The delicacy is supplemented with jam or honey, and cinnamon is added for piquancy.

Required ingredients:

1 tbsp. salt solution from sauerkraut;
2 tbsp. l. vinegar;
2 tbsp. sifted flour;
0.5 tbsp. l. quicklime soda;
160-170 g lean butter;
½ tbsp. Sahara.

The article describes in detail recipes for preparing different types of brine cookies.
Step-by-step preparation:

Pour sugar into the butter and beat the mixture until light in color.
Next, pour the brine into the substance and blend the solution with a blender.
Without ceasing to beat, slowly add flour to the mixture. The mixture should become thick.
Roll out the dough into a layer and cut out pieces using a glass.
Place the prepared circles on an oiled heat-resistant sheet at a short distance from one another. Bake the semi-finished product for 20 minutes.

Brine dough with semolina

Compound:

wheat flour - 150 g;
semolina - 100 g;
brine - 125 ml;
refined vegetable oil - 40 ml;
soda - 5 g;
sugar - 40 g;
vanilla sugar - 10 g.

Cooking method:

Pour the brine into a bowl, add sugar, regular and vanilla. Mix well.
Add baking soda and stir again.
Pour in the oil and mix the ingredients until smooth.
Add semolina and sifted flour. Stir until the dough begins to come together. Finish kneading with your hands.
Cover the dough with a bowl and leave for at least 15 minutes - give the semolina time to swell.

With oat flakes

Cookies made from aromatic cucumber pickle are suitable for fasting people. Unleavened shortcakes with the addition of raisins are crispy, nutritious and serve as a main course.

Recipe Ingredients:

300 g oatmeal;
50 ml sunflower oil;
100 ml cucumber brine liquid;
50 g raisins;
sweetener to taste.

Step-by-step design:

Grind the Hercules using a blender until it becomes coarse crumbs.
Pour hot water over dried fruits.
Pour ground oatmeal and sugar substitute into a separate bowl, then pour a small amount of brine over them.
Next, knead the dough, adding the remaining brine solution.
Wait until the flakes swell. This will help the consistency become thicker and the delicacy will bake evenly.
Pour raisins into the mixture and stir.
Roll the mixture into balls and place on the roasting pan. To shape the flatbread, press down each piece with a spoon.
Place the baking sheet in an oven heated to 1900C, cook the cookies for 20 minutes.

With jam

Jam and almonds will add originality and flavor to the cookies. This option is suitable for serving on a holiday table.

Required components:

Name	Unit of measurement	Quantity
Brine	Art.	1
Soda	tsp	0,5
Flour	Art.	1,5
Vanillin	tsp	1/3
Sugar	Art.	2/3
Almond	taste
Vegetable oil	G	110-120
Jam	jar	1

Registration procedure:

Combine butter with sugar, then beat.
While rubbing the mixture, gradually add the flour and brine in a thin stream so that lumps do not form. Add soda and vanilla powder.
Place the prepared batch in a cold place for 1 hour.
After the set time has passed, form medium-sized balls from the dough, then press them lightly with your hand, forming a hole for the filling.
Bake the semi-finished product in a preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes.
When the cookies are ready, put jam in the cavity and sprinkle with chopped almonds.

With margarine

Soft pastries through a meat grinder are prepared from the following components:

170 g butter margarine;
200 g sugar;
0.5 tsp. quicklime soda;
2 eggs;
500 g sifted flour;
salt to taste;
60 ml brine (any).

Step-by-step description of the recipe:

First, soft cooking fat is ground with sugar until white.
Then add brine liquid with eggs to the resulting mass and mix.
The next step is to add flour mixed with soda.
Knead the dough until thick, it should not stick to your fingers.
Divide the prepared substance into segments, then twist them in a meat grinder. From the resulting blanks you need to cut sausages of equal length.
Cover a heat-resistant sheet with baking paper and lay out the cookies so that there is a small gap between the elements.
Preheat the oven to 1900C and bake the treat for 20 minutes.

With filling

Cucumber brine cookies are baked with filling.

The recipe contains the following ingredients:

1 tbsp. tomato brine;
1 tsp. soda (without a slide);
3 tbsp. flour +1 tbsp. for sprinkling;
6 tbsp. l. sunflower oils;
fruit jam or homemade chocolate;
sweet powder for sprinkling.

Step-by-step production:

Combine oil, brine, soda and 3 tbsp. sifted flour. Mix the composition, then gradually add 1 tbsp. flour powder until the substance stops sticking to your hands. To add sweetness, add 0.5-1 tbsp if desired. Sahara.
Make a batch and divide it into 2 halves.
Roll out one element into a rectangular shape or square, the thickness of which is 0.3-0.5 cm.
Spread the layer with jam or chocolate on top and roll it into a roll.
Cut the round piece into segments and place on a greased heat-resistant sheet. You can cut the delicacy already ready.
Roll out the second part of the flour and cut into small squares.
Place 1 tsp in the middle of each piece. filling and pinch all corners together like an envelope.
Place the treat on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake the product in an oven preheated to 1800C for 25 minutes. until a ruddy tint appears.
Place the prepared cookies on a plate and sprinkle with powder.

Shortbread

To make Lenten shortbread treats you will need the following products:

250 ml cucumber pickle;
200 odorless vegetable oil;
½ tsp. soda;
200 g sugar;
750 g flour (about 5 tbsp.);
1 pack of vanilla.

Registration procedure:

First combine the liquid ingredients, then pour in the sugar and stir until the crystals dissolve.
Next, soda, sifted flour and vanillin are added to the main composition.
Knead the dough, then cover it with a deep bowl and leave for 20 minutes.
Roll out the rested mixture on a work surface into a layer 1 cm thick.
Cut diamonds from the semi-finished flour product or form figures using small molds. Use the remaining scraps to make a crust again and press out the cookies.
Preheat the oven and place a dry roasting pan with the ingredients laid out on it. Bake sweets for about 25 minutes. until golden brown.

Preparation:

Beat sugar and eggs with a whisk. Pour in the brine. Add semolina. Stir and leave for 30 minutes. The semolina should swell well so that in the finished pancakes it does not crunch on your teeth.

Then add flour, soda, citric acid and vanillin. Mix the dough thoroughly with a whisk. It should have a medium consistency.

Bake the pancakes in a hot frying pan with vegetable oil, over low heat, covered. Brine pancakes need to be baked slowly so that they turn out fluffy and well-cooked inside. Bon appetit!!!

Sincerely, Alina Stanislavovna.

Soft cookies

To make soft cookies, you should select the ingredients:

4-5 tbsp. l. sunflower oils;
1 tbsp. Sahara;
1 tbsp. brine (any);
½ tsp. soda;
500-600 g of sifted flour.

Manufacturing technology:

Take clean gauze, fold it in 5 layers and filter the required volume of salty liquid through it.
Next add sugar and butter.
The oily component can be replaced with melted margarine if desired.
Stir the mixture until the sweet crystals are completely dissolved.
Combine 2/3 of the flour with baking soda and pour it into a deep bowl.
Gradually pour the liquid ingredient into the flour mixture, stirring with a whisk or spoon. It is necessary to ensure that all lumps are dissolved.
If desired, dried nuts or raisins are added to the substance.
Next, add the remaining flour and knead the dough until the mixture stops sticking to your hands. Its consistency should be elastic and soft.
Cover the batch with cling film and leave for 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 1800C and cover the roasting pan with parchment.
Open the dough and roll it into a flat cake (height 1-1.5 cm).
Using special molds or a glass, squeeze out different figures.
Transfer the semi-finished products to a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes. on medium setting until golden brown.
If desired, sprinkle the product with powdered sugar.

Soft cookies with cucumber pickle

The name of this sweet speaks for itself. The cookies are really very soft and crumbly. The absence of eggs among the ingredients makes the recipe interesting for those who fast or do not consume this product for health reasons.

Ingredients:

vegetable oil – 5 tbsp. l;
sugar – 200 g;
soda – 1 tsp;
brine – 200 ml;
flour – 600 g.

Recipe:

Fold the gauze in several layers (at least 4) and strain the brine. You can also use a fine grain sieve. The procedure will help get rid of herbs, garlic, cucumber seeds, which are not needed in sweet baked goods.
Add sugar and vegetable oil to the brine. The last ingredient can be replaced with the same amount of melted margarine.

Mix thoroughly. The sugar should completely dissolve.
Mix ⅔ flour with soda. Pour the brine in small portions and mix thoroughly. It’s better to take a whisk - this way you can get rid of all the lumps that are not at all needed in the dough.

Add the remaining flour. Stop kneading as soon as the dough stops sticking to your hands. It should feel soft but elastic to the touch. Leave to proof for 15-20 minutes, covering the top with cling film or a kitchen towel.

Roll out the rested dough into a layer 1.5 cm thick. Take any cookie cutter and cut out the cookie blanks. You can use a glass or glass.

Place the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Place in the oven, preheated to 180 degrees and bake on medium level for 15 to 20 minutes.

If desired, sprinkle the finished cookies with powdered sugar. At the stage of adding the second portion of flour, you can add nuts to the dough.

Pre-fry them and chop them into small pieces. These cookies turn out very tasty.

With lemon

The baked goods will turn out tender and tasty if lemon zest or juice is added to it.

For manufacturing you will need the following components:

230-250 ml of brine;
260 g sifted flour;
0.5 tsp. soda;
lemon zest and sugar to taste;
120 ml sunflower oil.

Registration procedure:

Combine the liquid salty component with sugar and stir until the crystals dissolve.
Pour oil into the resulting mixture, add flour, zest and soda.
Knead the dough, then form it into small round shapes.
Bake the pieces for 15-20 minutes. Garnish the finished treats with a lemon wedge.

Classic brine cookie dough recipe

Compound:

brine - 0.25 l;
refined vegetable oil - 120 ml;
wheat flour - 0.45–0.5 kg;
sugar - 120 g;
soda - 5 g.

Cooking method:

Pour the brine into a bowl, add butter, sugar and soda. Whisk the ingredients to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
Sift the flour.
Add flour to the liquid base, a handful at a time, and stir the ingredients to prevent lumps from forming.
When the dough becomes difficult to stir with a spoon or spatula, transfer it to a floured work surface and finish kneading with your hands.
Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling film and leave it on the table for half an hour. During this time, the fiber contained in the flour will swell and the dough will become more pliable.

After the specified time, roll out the dough into a layer 5–7 mm thick, cut out figures from it with a special mold or just a glass, place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment and place it in an oven preheated to 200 degrees. Bake cookies for 15–20 minutes. Once it's browned, remove it from the oven, otherwise it will dry out and become tough.

Sugarless

Cucumber pickle cookies are popular, and in a sugar-free version of the recipe, you can use the salty liquid in which the watermelon was pickled.

Required Products:

1 tbsp. vegetable oil + 1 tbsp. l. for lubrication;
1 tsp. quicklime soda;
500 g flour;
1 tbsp. watermelon pickle.

Manufacturing method:

Strain the saturated solution into a glass, then pour into a deep bowl and add soda.
Next, add 1 tbsp to the liquid composition. mix oils and all ingredients.
Pour flour into the resulting substance and make an elastic and soft knead.
Roll out the dough into a layer 5 mm thick and cut into strips. Cut the resulting blanks into diamonds and triangles.
Grease a frying pan with oil and place the formed figures on it.
Place the heat-resistant sheet in an oven preheated to 1700C for 15-20 minutes.
Cook the unsweetened delicacy until golden brown.

With cheese

Products containing cheese and brine resemble puff pastries.

Required components:

1 tbsp. cucumber brine;
1 tsp. soda;
70 g hard cheese;
90 g vegetable oil (odorless);
400 g flour.

Procedure:

Pour the cucumber solution into a cup and add soda. Stir the composition.
Grate the cheese on a grater with medium holes and pour it into a liquid consistency, then add vegetable oil.
Mix the ingredients and gradually add sifted flour.
Make a batch of the same consistency as for dumplings. Leave it for 10-15 minutes.
Roll out the rested dough into a layer whose thickness is 6-7 mm. Using a sharp knife, cut out cookies.
Place the semi-finished product on a roasting pan, previously lined with cooking parchment.
Bake the delicacy in an oven preheated to 1800C until golden brown.

Recipe for making cookies with cucumber or cabbage brine

Mix vegetable oil and brine.
Add sugar or its substitute.
Pour flour and soda into the resulting mixture.
Knead the resulting base with a wooden spoon.
Place the dough in the refrigerator for half an hour and rest.
Roll out the layer to a thickness of 6-8 mm, cut out shapes with molds.
Place them on parchment paper and stick them in the oven.
The oven temperature should be 180 degrees.
Cooking time 15 minutes.
Once ready, sprinkle with powdered sugar or any other sprinkles.

Calorie content of brine per 100 g.

Cucumber – 12 kcal.
Cabbage – 17 kcal.
Tomato – 21 kcal.

Don’t be afraid to add unusual ingredients to the dough; most often they will only benefit the dessert, most importantly, without excessive fanaticism. Pickle cookies have a number of advantages and deserve to be included in the Sunday diet of both adults and children.

Useful tips and tricks

Culinary tips for preparing the delicacy:

extinguished soda is replaced with lemon juice or baking powder;
It is recommended to store cooled brine baked goods in a plastic bag or airtight container;
Before adding to the composition, the salted liquid is filtered to prevent vegetable pieces and spices from getting into the dough;
the cookies turn out tender and soft, but they should not be overcooked in the oven;
baked goods are prepared from the brine of various canned vegetables: gherkins, watermelon, tomatoes, cabbage, zucchini, bell peppers or assorted;
To make the biscuits crispy, chefs advise rolling out the dough very thin;
products with filler are formed by hand. A lump the size of a tennis ball is rolled out of the elastic substance and a depression is squeezed out. Any filling can be placed inside;
homemade baking is suitable for those who are susceptible to allergic reactions to chicken eggs;
To make the products tasty for children, add a little more sugar or add cinnamon.

Appetizing cucumber pickle cookies are quite easy to prepare. At all times, the delicacy was widespread due to the availability and cheapness of the ingredients. Even if the dough does not come out the same as indicated in the recipe, you will get your own, incomparable pastry.