Oatmeal cookies made with kefir

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Butter preparation — Melt the butter in the microwave or a water bath, cool at room temperature. Time: 3 min. Reference: The butter should be warm but not hot.

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Processing oats — Grind oats in a blender, pour into a large bowl. Time: 2 min. Reference: The flakes should remain small, not like flour.

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Mixing dry ingredients — Sift the flour through a sieve, add to the flakes, add sugar and salt, mix well. Time: 3 min. Reference: The mixture is homogeneous without lumps.

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Preparing the wet mixture — To the cooled butter, add honey, egg, kefir, and baking soda, add cinnamon, mix well. Time: 2 min. Reference: The mixture is homogeneous and frothy.

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Combining ingredients — Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring constantly. Time: 3 min. Reference: The dough is homogeneous and soft.

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Adding additions — If desired, add chopped nuts and dried fruits, previously soaked in boiling water and coated in flour, mix well. Time: 2 min. Reference: Nuts and dried fruits are evenly distributed in the dough.

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Baking — Spoon the dough onto a baking tray lined with baking paper, shaping it into small biscuits and leaving space between them, then bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 15–20 minutes until golden brown. Time: 15–20 mins. Guide: The biscuits are golden brown, with crisp edges and a soft centre.