Recipe: Salty Moringa and Amaranth Cookies

Moringa & Amaranth Salty Cookies Recipe

By: Kassia Emily Fiedor

Serves: 48 cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of amaranth flour
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup of water
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary , chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon moringa

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well with your hands. The dough should be flexible and fluffy – don't try to add more water to it.
3. Put the ball of dough on waxed paper and for a short time, knead gently. If the dough is sticky, add a little flour and knead until smooth.
4. Flatten the dough into a rectangle and place another piece of waxed paper on top.
5. With a rolling pin, roll the dough to a thickness of 1/5 inch (5 mm). Remove the top waxed paper, and with a sharp, oiled knife, score a grid. Each square should measure about 1 ½ inches.
6. Place the dough and parchment paper on a baking sheet. Gently prick each square with a fork to prevent puffing while baking.
7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden. They will crisp up as they cool.